omkopen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bribe noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
• grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.

Senses

omkopen is used for these senses in English:

• buy off (transitive) To pay off, convince to refrain etc. by corrupt payment or other service.
• grease (transitive, informal) To cause to go easily; to facilitate.

bribe — full definition

1. noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
2. verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.

grease — full definition

1. noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.
2. verb To coat something with grease or fat, often to make it slide or work more smoothly.
3. verb (informal) To bribe someone, especially to get quicker or preferential treatment.

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