betreiben

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (class-1,strong,transitive) to run, to operate (a business, an engine, etc.)
2. (class-1,strong,transitive) to do (sport,trade)
3. (class-1,strong,transitive) to pursue (a policy, a goal)
4. (Switzerland,class-1,strong,transitive) to pursue (someone) in order to collect a debt; to dun

Concepten

beheren

houden

leiden

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/bəˈtʁaɪ̯bən/

Etymologie (Engels)

From be- + treiben. A calque of Middle Low German bedrīven.