No. 1,696 in Dutch
staakt
"Staakt" means "stops" or "ceases" in English.
In a sentence
De fabriek staakt de productie vanwege een tekort aan grondstoffen.
The factory halts production due to a shortage of raw materials.
Here, 'staakt' is used in the context of ceasing or halting an activity, specifically production.
Het personeel staakt voor betere arbeidsomstandigheden.
The staff is on strike for better working conditions.
In this sentence, 'staakt' refers to the act of striking, highlighting its usage in expressing labor strikes.
Hij staakt al zijn inspanningen nadat het project is afgewezen.
He ceases all his efforts after the project is rejected.
Here, 'staakt' embodies the personal cessation of efforts or actions, showing its application in individual activities.
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