leegloop

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈleːx.loːp/
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  • Hyphenation: leeg‧loop

Etymology 1

From leeglopen.

Noun

leegloop m (plural leeglopen)

  1. A large decrease or outflux, an exodus or bloodletting.
  2. Underutilisation.

Etymology 2

Probably a calque of German Leerlauf.

Noun

leegloop m (plural leeglopen)

  1. The operation of machines without a load; running in place.

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

leegloop

  1. first-person singular present indicative of leeglopen (when using a subclause)

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