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aansluiten bij

12:07 Nov 8, 2008
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Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Government / Politics / Knowledge network
Dutch term or phrase: aansluiten bij
I'm writing a voice-over for a film for a science-programme in the Netherlands and need a translation of the term 'aansluiten bij'. The whole sentence is:

"In de de Zuidwestelijke Delta is er vanaf de start gekozen voor een intensieve samenwerking tussen overheden, kennisinstellingen en het bedrijfsleven, door aan te sluiten bij bestaande netwerken."
Ivo Hilderink


Summary of answers provided
4 +3by joining up with / cooperating with / linking up with, etc.
jarry (X)
4through connecting with
Lianne van de Ven


  

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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
by joining up with / cooperating with / linking up with, etc.


Explanation:
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jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 14:48
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 54

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57 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
through connecting with


Explanation:
US? alternative:
through connecting with existing networks (or seeking connection with)

Ik verkies "connecting" voor "aansluiten" (contact leggen met) in plaats van "joining" existing networks omdat joining gevoelsmatig/mogelijk meer organisatie suggereert dan er in werkelijkheid is.

Lianne van de Ven
United States
Local time: 08:48
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 14
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