tank

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tank, reservoir

a large container for liquid or gas

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The car's fuel tank is almost empty.
De brandstoftank van de auto is bijna leeg.
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We need to clean the fish tank.
We moeten het aquarium schoonmaken.
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tank

an armored fighting vehicle, typically tracked, armed with a gun, and operating as a self-propelled unit

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The army deployed several tanks to the border.
Het leger zette verschillende tanks in aan de grens.
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Modern tanks are equipped with advanced targeting systems.
Moderne tanks zijn uitgerust met geavanceerde richtsystemen.
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armored vehiclebattle tankcombat vehicle
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mislukken, instorten

to fail completely, especially in a performance or business venture

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The new product launch tanked due to poor marketing.
De lancering van het nieuwe product mislukte volledig door slechte marketing.
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His career really tanked after that scandal.
Zijn carrière ging echt bergafwaarts na dat schandaal.
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failcollapseflopbombcrash
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