C1 Collocation Formal

de koers bepalen

setting the course

Meaning

Determining the direction of an organization.

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Cultural Background

The Dutch are very direct in business. Using this phrase shows you are serious about strategy. Belgians might prefer slightly softer language, but this phrase is still standard in professional settings.

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Use it in meetings

It makes you sound like a leader.

Meaning

Determining the direction of an organization.

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Use it in meetings

It makes you sound like a leader.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

De directie moet de koers ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bepalen

The correct collocation is 'de koers bepalen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank B1

De directie moet de koers ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bepalen

The correct collocation is 'de koers bepalen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it sounds very serious, like you are making a life-changing decision.

Related Phrases

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De koers uitzetten

synonym

To plot the course.

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