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verb
To squeeze a large number of people in a small space.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To close in and come to surround.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To increase invesment in the private sector by investing public sector funds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: business, finance
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: crowd out
History
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