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 prolong; to make longer (in time).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive, idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is no longer aligned with its direction of linear motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To cause one's vehicle to rotate about the yaw axis while skidding, such that the vehicle's longitudinal axis is no longer aligned with its direction of linear motion; or to experience such behavior from one's vehicle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: ambitransitive
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To form a subsidiary company which continues part of the prior operations of the parent company.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To freak out; to experience a mental health crisis, especially one that is public or damaging; to be drawn into and derailed by a psychotic break, burst of anger, etc; to fail catastrophically, especially if caused by a freak out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
prolong or extend
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: spin
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: prolong, protract, extend, draw out
History
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