Signification
To solve a problem.
Contexte culturel
The Dutch value 'directheid' (directness). If there is a problem, they prefer to 'ruim it uit de weg' immediately rather than letting it linger. Flemish speakers use the phrase similarly, but might sometimes prefer 'van de baan ruimen' (clearing from the track/road). In Dutch startups, 'agile' working often involves 'impediment removal', which is almost always translated as 'obstakels uit de weg ruimen'.
Use with 'misverstand'
This is the most natural pairing. If you want to sound like a native, use it to clear up misunderstandings.
The 'Crime' sense
Be careful using this with people's names in casual conversation; it can sound like you want to 'eliminate' them!
Signification
To solve a problem.
Use with 'misverstand'
This is the most natural pairing. If you want to sound like a native, use it to clear up misunderstandings.
The 'Crime' sense
Be careful using this with people's names in casual conversation; it can sound like you want to 'eliminate' them!
Teste-toi
Vul het juiste werkwoord in (tegenwoordige tijd).
De manager ______ alle problemen uit de weg.
The subject is 'De manager' (singular), so we use 'ruimt'.
Welke zin is correct?
We willen een conflict oplossen.
'Uit de weg ruimen' means to solve/remove. 'Uit de weg gaan' means to avoid.
Maak de dialoog af.
A: Er is veel onduidelijkheid over het plan. B: Ik weet het. We moeten die onduidelijkheid snel ______.
In a professional context, 'uit de weg ruimen' is the most natural way to talk about removing 'onduidelijkheid' (unclarity).
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDe manager ______ alle problemen uit de weg.
The subject is 'De manager' (singular), so we use 'ruimt'.
We willen een conflict oplossen.
'Uit de weg ruimen' means to solve/remove. 'Uit de weg gaan' means to avoid.
A: Er is veel onduidelijkheid over het plan. B: Ik weet het. We moeten die onduidelijkheid snel ______.
In a professional context, 'uit de weg ruimen' is the most natural way to talk about removing 'onduidelijkheid' (unclarity).
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, use 'opruimen' for that. 'Uit de weg ruimen' is for things blocking a path or progress.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Expressions liées
opruimen
similarto tidy up
vrijmaken
synonymto make free
uit de weg gaan
contrastto avoid
de weg banen
builds onto pave the way
