This is the 7342nd most frequent Dutch word.
bijbenen
To catch up (with someone or something).
The word 'bijbenen' is applied here to indicate the attempt to match or maintain the competitive level in a given context.
Ze proberen het niveau van de competitie bij te benen.
They are trying to keep up with the level of the competition.
Here, 'bijbenen' is used to express the effort to maintain the same pace or progress as colleagues in a work environment.
Ik moet hard werken om mijn collega's bij te benen.
I need to work hard to keep up with my colleagues.
In this sentence, 'bijbenen' refers to keeping pace with progressing changes or developments, emphasizing difficulty in matching speed or progress.