sink

US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
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1.

zinken, dalen

go down below the surface of a liquid; subside.

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The ship began to sink after hitting the iceberg.
Het schip begon te zinken na het raken van de ijsberg.
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The sun began to sink below the horizon.
De zon begon onder de horizon te zakken.
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submergedescenddropfallgo down
2.

laten zinken, doen dalen

cause to sink

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The torpedo sank the enemy ship.
De torpedo liet zinken het vijandelijke schip.
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He sank the ball into the hole.
Hij liet de bal in het gat vallen.
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scuttlesubmergeimmersedrown
3.

investeren, steken

invest money or resources in something with the expectation of a return, often with the implication of a large or risky investment

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They decided to sink all their savings into the new business venture.
Ze besloten al hun spaargeld in de nieuwe onderneming te steken.
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Don't sink too much money into that old car.
Steek niet te veel geld in die oude auto.
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investput inexpendspend
1.

gootsteen, wastafel

a fixed basin, typically with a water supply and drainage, used for washing.

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Please wash your hands in the kitchen sink.
Was alstublieft uw handen in de keukengootsteen.
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The plumber fixed the leaky sink.
De loodgieter heeft de lekkende gootsteen gerepareerd.
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basinwashbasintrough
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sink insink or swimsomeone's heart sinkseverything but the kitchen sink