Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
verb
To bat defensively in the last innings of a match in order to force a draw when winning is not possible.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To close, either at the end of the day or permanently.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: close up shop, shut up shop
Antonyms: none provided
History
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