No. 2,906 in Dutch
afloopt
"Afloopt" means "ends" or "comes to an end."
In a sentence
De wedstrijd loopt morgen af.
The contest ends tomorrow.
Here, 'afloopt' means to 'end' or 'come to a conclusion' regarding a scheduled event.
Ik wacht tot de film afloopt.
I am waiting until the movie ends.
In this case, 'afloopt' indicates the completion of an activity, such as watching a film.
De brug loopt steil af naar het dal.
The bridge slopes steeply down to the valley.
Here, 'afloopt' describes an incline or slope decreasing downward, highlighting variance in physical elevation.
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