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.
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verb
To block, suppress, restrain (something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To restrain (a person).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, informal, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To take no action on (something); to hold (something) in reserve without actually using.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To be a member of (something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To hold an official inquiry regarding (something); to deliberate about (something).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
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verb
To insert (something) into one's vagina or anus from below.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: euphemistic, transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sit, on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
