momentum
US /məˈmen.t̬əm/
UK /məˈmen.t̬əm/
1.
momentum, impuls
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity
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The car gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
De auto kreeg momentum toen hij de heuvel afrolde.
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The ball's momentum carried it into the net.
Het momentum van de bal droeg hem in het net.
2.
momentum, dynamiek, stuwkracht
the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events
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The campaign is gaining momentum.
De campagne wint aan momentum.
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We need to build on this positive momentum.
We moeten voortbouwen op dit positieve momentum.