This is the 6955th most frequent Dutch word.
afslanken
To slim down.
In this context, 'afslanken' refers to the act of losing weight or slimming down through physical activity or efforts.
Ik probeer te afslanken door regelmatig te sporten.
I am trying to slim down by exercising regularly.
Here, 'afslanken' is used metaphorically to indicate reducing the scale or operational size of a business or organization.
Het bedrijf moest afslanken na de economische crisis.
The company had to slim down after the economic crisis.
The word 'afslanken' in this sentence refers to the act of physically reducing one's body weight or size, potentially facilitated by innovative methods.