No. 6,941 in Dutch
afgezet
"Afgezet" means "removed," "deposed," or "blocked," depending on context.
In a sentence
De demonstranten hebben de straten afgezet met hekken.
The protesters blocked off the streets with barriers.
In this sentence, 'afgezet' is used in the context of physically blocking access to an area with barriers.
Mijn baas heeft gisteren de oude schilderijen tegen nep kunst ingewisseld en afgezet.
My boss exchanged and placed the old paintings yesterday to protect them from counterfeit art.
Here, 'afgezet' is used metaphorically for organized placement or arrangement.
De directeur werd afgezet na een financieel schandaal.
The director was removed from position after a financial scandal.
In this sentence, 'afgezet' signifies the act of removing someone from a position or authority.
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