No. 6,844 in Dutch
aanlopen
"To walk up to" or "to approach."
In a sentence
De machine blijft aanlopen bij het opstarten.
The machine keeps catching when starting up.
In this context, 'aanlopen' means to catch or jam, typically applied to mechanical issues.
Ze besloot de winkel aan te lopen om het product te kopen.
She decided to stop by the store to buy the product.
Here, 'aanlopen' is used figuratively to mean 'to drop by' or 'to visit' a place.
Het schip kwam aanlopen met grote snelheid.
The ship approached with great speed.
In this usage, 'aanlopen' refers to approaching or coming closer, usually in motion.
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