No. 8,156 in Dutch
gebruikmaken
To make use of.
In a sentence
Ik wil graag van deze gelegenheid gebruikmaken om mijn dank uit te spreken.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
In this sentence, 'gebruikmaken' is used to mean 'to take advantage of' or 'to utilize', specifically referring to an opportunity provided.
Kunnen we gebruikmaken van de faciliteiten in dit gebouw?
Can we use the facilities in this building?
Here, 'gebruikmaken' indicates 'to make use of', showing applicability to available resources or facilities.
Hij heeft gebruikgemaakt van de neergeslagen situatie om zijn ideeën te presenteren.
He took advantage of the downcast situation to present his ideas.
The word 'gebruikmaken' in this sentence conveys 'to take advantage of', focusing on utilizing a specific situation for one's purpose.
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