Dutch English Dictionary

Nederlands, Vlaams - English

opsporen in English:

1. locate locate


I became very nervous when I couldn't locate my passport.
Locate Puerto Rico on a map.
X rays are used to locate breaks in bones.
It took us a week to locate their hideaway.
A radar locates objects that we can't see
Can you locate the Town Hall on this map for me please?
Our office is located in midtown Manhattan.
Police are still trying to locate the suspect.

2. track down track down



English word "opsporen"(track down) occurs in sets:

Engels Unit 7 NL-EN

3. trail trail


I trailed my hand in the water as the boat moved along.
I trailed a suspect.
Let's follow the trails.
Suddenly he found a footprint on the trail.
a forest/mountain trail; a walking/snowshoeing/cross-country skiing trail; also: Presidential candidates were on the campaign trail in Mississippi yesterday.
The fat boy trailed behind the group breathing heavily.
The trail led over Boulder Pass before descending to a lake
Can't you take your shoes off? Look at this trail of muddy footsteps!
Are the trails well marked?
trailing a wheelie suitcase
The trail of blood led to the slaughterhouse. The detective is on the trail of the murderer.
My team was trailing by two goals to one.
If I were a cowboy I would trail you
However, we are not only planning to go on long hikes but also climb as there are a lot of interesting climbing trails for mountaineers in the Tatras.
Add A Sparkle Trail To A Photo

4. to trace


We've been able to trace the transmission across generations of these stories much further back than is generally recognized.

English word "opsporen"(to trace) occurs in sets:

48. Crime (2)

5. to detect


I'm going to detect all mistakes.

English word "opsporen"(to detect) occurs in sets:

49. Crime (3)