Dutch-English translations for opgaan

arise
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to arise from a kneeling postureHe arose early in the morning.A cloud arose and covered the sun.
ascend
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He ascended to heaven upon a cloud.You ascend the stairs and take a right.She ascended the throne when her mother abdicated.

get upThe tired horse eventually got up and over the hurdleIm having difficulty getting up the stairsI didnt get up until midday
go upThis makes the idea of bringing the citizen closer to Europe go up in smoke. Op die manier moet het idee om Europa dichter bij de burger te brengen wel in rook opgaan. Should we wait until we get situations like those in Italy, where entire camps go up in flames? Moeten we wachten tot we situaties krijgen zoals in Italië, waar hele kampen in vlammen opgaan? Many have seen generations of work literally go up in smoke on the funeral pyres, which are still burning. Velen hebben het werk van generaties letterlijk in rook zien opgaan op de brandstapels, die nog steeds branden.
immerse
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Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water.The sculptor immersed himself in anatomic studies.
lift
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The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear.You never lift a finger to help me!She lifts twice a week at the gym.
rise
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Next Saturday, throughout the world, a tidal wave without precedent in many countries will rise up and say no to war. Komende zaterdag zal in een groot aantal landen een golf van protest als nooit tevoren opgaan om nee te zeggen tegen de oorlog. We watched the balloon riseThis elm tree rises to a height of seventy feet

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