book (EN)

zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “book”

1. boek
   Meld u aan om de vertalingen van voorbeeldzinnen en eentalige definities van elk woord te zien.

   She downloaded a book to read on her tablet during the flight.
2. boek (een fysieke verzameling pagina's)
   He placed the book on the table and started flipping through the pages.
3. boek (in de context van een specifiek deel van een lange tekst)
   The novel was divided into three books, each focusing on a different phase of the protagonist's life.
4. weddenschapsboek
   He keeps a detailed book on all the football bets he makes throughout the season.
5. leerboek (figuurlijk gebruikt)
   For many, nature is a book from which we can learn about life's complexities.
6. huidige kennis van schaakopeningen of eindspelen
   His opponent tried an opening that took him outside the book.

werkwoord “book”

1. reserveren
   She booked tickets for the concert next month.
2. vastleggen (in de context van iemand die iets illegaals doet)
   After the fight at the bar, the officers booked her for assault.
3. een officiële waarschuwing geven (in de sportcontext)
   The referee booked the player for a rough tackle, showing him a yellow card.
4. weddenschappen aannemen (als bookmaker)
   At the horse races, he booked bets for all the major contenders.
5. de hoogste cijfer halen (informeel, onder rechtenstudenten)
   Sarah was thrilled to find out she had booked her torts exam, outperforming the entire class.