This is the 1037th most frequent Dutch word.
zet
"Zet" means "move" or "action," often used in the context of a move in a game or a decisive act.
In this sentence, 'zet' means 'places' or 'puts', indicating a physical action of positioning an object.
Hij zet de stoel bij het raam.
He places the chair by the window.
Here, 'zet' means 'dedicates herself' or 'commits herself', and it's part of the reflexive phrase 'zet zich in', showing determination or commitment.
Zij zet zich in voor een betere wereld.
She dedicates herself to a better world.
The usage of 'zet' here is about initiating an action, 'turns on', referring to a machine activating itself.