No. 7,842 in Dutch
doorspoelen
"Doorspoelen" means "to flush" or "to fast-forward."
In a sentence
Ik moet het toilet doorspoelen na gebruik.
I need to flush the toilet after use.
In this sentence, 'doorspoelen' is used to refer to flushing the toilet, which is a standard usage of the term in such a practical context.
Tijdens het reclameblok doorspoel ik snel de televisie.
During the commercial break, I quickly fast-forward the television.
Here, 'doorspoelen' describes the action of fast-forwarding, often used with digital media such as televisions or video players.
Het is belangrijk de lijn te doorspoelen na gebruik van een infuus.
It is important to flush the line after using an IV.
This sentence shows 'doorspoelen' in a medical context, specifically referring to ensuring an IV line is clear and safe for future use.
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