procedures bestaan

English translation: existing procedures

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Dutch term or phrase:procedures bestaan
English translation:existing procedures
Entered by: Cynthia Brals-Rud

06:10 May 24, 2001
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
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Dutch term or phrase: procedures bestaan
Procedures bestaan (US) in geval van problemen (misfire, ...).

That is all there is.
Do they want to say that the procedures exist because of possible problems?

Military context.

Explosives destruction.

Help, please.

Reus bedankt.
Davorka Grgic
Local time: 10:40
existing procedures
Explanation:
Hi D,

Send me more context if you are not satisfied. The way I understand it is

Existing procedures in the event of problems (...)

Hope this helps!

Cynthia
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Cynthia Brals-Rud
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Summary of answers provided
naexisting procedures
Cynthia Brals-Rud
naThere are (existing) procedures to be followed (or 'which may be followed') in case of...
Evert DELOOF-SYS
naProcedures (regulations) do exist for the handling of..
Alexander Schleber (X)


  

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7 mins
existing procedures


Explanation:
Hi D,

Send me more context if you are not satisfied. The way I understand it is

Existing procedures in the event of problems (...)

Hope this helps!

Cynthia

Cynthia Brals-Rud
Local time: 10:40
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PRO pts in pair: 109
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This is the best fit. Thanks.
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24 mins
There are (existing) procedures to be followed (or 'which may be followed') in case of...


Explanation:
is what's meant by your sentence.

No references needed here.

Have a nice weekend,

EDS

Evert DELOOF-SYS
Belgium
Local time: 10:40
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FlemishFlemish
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24 mins
Procedures (regulations) do exist for the handling of..


Explanation:
There is a procedure or rzegulation for everything in the American Army, even for tying your shoelaces.


    3 years service in the US Army
Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 10:40
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 826
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