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besturen



drive
drive


Definitions

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besturen
     1. v. to steer
           Hij bestuurt het schip met precisie door de smalle grachten. - He steers the ship with precision through the narrow canals.
     2. v. to operate
           De monteur bestuurt de machines in de fabriek. - The mechanic operates the machines in the factory.
     3. v. to drive (e.g. a car or vehicle)
           Ze bestuurt al jarenlang vrachtwagens over lange afstanden. - She has been driving trucks over long distances for many years.
     4. v. to govern
           De president bestuurt het land met een sterke leiderschapsstijl. - The president governs the country with a strong leadership style.

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