No. 6,864 in Dutch
aantreden
"To step up, take office, or assemble."
In a sentence
De nieuwe directeur zal volgende maand aantreden.
The new director will take office next month.
The word 'aantreden' is used to describe someone assuming a position or starting a formal role.
De soldaten moesten 's ochtends vroeg aantreden voor de inspectie.
The soldiers had to assemble early in the morning for inspection.
Here, 'aantreden' is used in the sense of assembling or gathering for a planned formal activity.
Het team is klaar om te aantreden tegen de tegenstanders.
The team is ready to compete against the opponents.
In this context, 'aantreden' means stepping forward to partake or confront in a competition or challenge.
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