Dutch

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Pronunciation

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

Etymology 1

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Deverbal from leeglopen.

Noun

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leegloop m (plural leeglopen)

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

Etymology 2

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Probably a calque of German Leerlauf.

Noun

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leegloop m (plural leeglopen)

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

Etymology 3

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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leegloop

  1. first-person singular dependent-clause present indicative of leeglopen

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