leegloop

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈleːx.loːp/

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• Hyphenation: leeg‧loop

Etymology 1

Deverbal from leeglopen.

Noun

leegloop m (plural leeglopen)

1. a large decrease, drain 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 dependent-clause present indicative of leeglopen

Anagrams

• loop leeg