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incumbent in Dutch

incumbent in Dutch is afhangen, afhangen van, rusten op — incumbent means currently holding an office or position.

incumbent in Dutch

afhangen
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
afhangen van
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
rusten op
adj
Chiefly followed by on or upon: leaning, or lying, reclining, or resting, on something else.
rusten op
adj
(zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
zittend
adj
(zoology) Of a body part such as a hair, spine, or wing: bent downwards or otherwise positioned so that it, or part of it, rests on or touches something else; specifically (ornithology) , of the hind toe of a bird: fully resting on a support.
zittend
adj
Being the current holder of an office or a title; specifically (Christianity, obsolete) , of an ecclesiastical benefice.
titularis
noun
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.
plaatsbekleder
noun
The current holder of an office or title; (specifically, Christianity) the holder of an ecclesiastical benefice.

What does "incumbent" mean?

  1. adj Currently holding an office or position.
    "The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin."
  2. adj Required of someone because of their role or position.
    "It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed."
  3. noun The person who currently holds an office or position.
    "The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent."

incumbent in a sentence

  • The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin.
  • It is incumbent upon the CEO to keep shareholders informed.
  • The challenger struggled to unseat the incumbent.

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "incumbent" in Dutch?

"incumbent" in Dutch is afhangen, afhangen van, rusten op. incumbent means: Currently holding an office or position.

How do you use "incumbent" in a sentence?

Example: "The incumbent mayor won re-election by a wide margin." In Dutch, "incumbent" is afhangen, afhangen van, rusten op.

Are there other ways to say "incumbent" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "incumbent": afhangen, afhangen van, rusten op, zittend, titularis, plaatsbekleder.

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