Dutch-English translations for grijpen

apprehension
seize
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We must seize this opportunity now. Wij moeten deze kans nu grijpen. This is an opportunity to be seized. Deze kans dienen we te grijpen. Let us seize the opportunity and give our support. Laten we de kans grijpen en onze steun geven.

arrest
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I should like to request her to intervene so that the Moroccan authorities do not arrest the people of Western Sahara who are fighting against illegal occupation. Ik wil haar verzoeken in te grijpen om te voorkomen dat de Marokkaanse autoriteiten de inwoners van de Westelijke Sahara die strijden tegen de illegale bezetting, oppakken. The police have arrested a suspect in the murder inquiry.
avail
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We must use the opportunities available because time is of the essence. We moeten de kansen die zich voordoen grijpen, want de tijd dringt. Madam Commissioner, I am inclined to think that, when one has to submit those sorts of figures and turn them into something tangible, one has to seize every available opportunity to improve matters. Ik bedoel, mevrouw de commissaris, dat gezien de cijfers die worden gepresenteerd en nagestreefd, er alle aanleiding is om elke kans op verbetering aan te grijpen. I availed myself of the opportunity
catch
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We are your safe haven and we will never catch you. Wij zijn uw veilige haven en we zullen u nooit grijpen. The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work.The player made an impressive catch.
collar
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Make sure your dog has a collar holding an identification taga collar of brawnA nylon collar kept the bolt from damaging the surface underneath
grab
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This is where the power grab starts and shame on it. Hier begint het grijpen van de macht en dat is een schande. We have to grab this unique chance with both hands to tackle the problems of the future. Wij moeten deze unieke kans met beide handen grijpen om de problemen van de toekomst aan te pakken. What we need is the political courage to grab this opportunity and resolve the Cyprus question now. Wat we nodig hebben, is de politieke moed om onze kans te grijpen en de kwestie Cyprus nu op te lossen.
grappleto grapple with ones conscience

grasp
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We have that opportunity right now. Let us grasp it. We hebben nu de kans, laten we hem grijpen! That is why many in the ACP are trying to grasp them. Daarom proberen velen in de ACS-landen deze te grijpen. But there comes a time when one must grasp the opportunity. Er komt echter een ogenblik dat men de geboden kans moet grijpen.
grip
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That suitcase is heavy, so grip the handle firmlyThe glue will begin to grip within five minutesAfter a few slips, the tires gripped the pavement
pluck
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She plucked the phone from her bag and dialledWhereas a piano strikes the string, a harpsichord plucks itThe horny highwayman plucked his victims to their underwear, or attractive ones all the way
pounce
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to pounce paper, or a patternThe kitten pounced at the ball I threw to itShe pounced on the young man, because she loved him and wanted him for herself