No. 393 in Dutch
opvang
Care or shelter.
In a sentence
De opvang van kinderen wordt professioneel geregeld.
The care of children is handled professionally.
Here, 'opvang' refers to the care or supervision, particularly of children in a childcare or similar environment.
Er is tijdelijke opvang beschikbaar voor vluchtelingen.
Temporary accommodation is available for refugees.
In this sentence, 'opvang' means temporary shelter or accommodation, often for those in need.
De opvang van nieuwe ideeën is belangrijk voor onze organisatie.
The receptiveness to new ideas is important for our organization.
In this context, 'opvang' signifies the reception or acceptance, particularly of something abstract like ideas.
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