verb
Meaning 1
To tighten something that is slack so that it is taut.
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Phrase guide
take up the slack
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verb
Meaning 2
To do work that would otherwise be left undone.
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verb
Meaning 3
To provide extra resources that are not met by normal sources.
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verb
Meaning 4
To act as a slack variable, converting an inequality into an equality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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verb
Meaning 5
To consume something that would otherwise go to waste.
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: ottaa vastuu — to do work that would otherwise be left undone
- Finnish: ottaa ohjat käsiinsä — to do work that would otherwise be left undone
- French: prendre la relève — to do work that would otherwise be left undone
- French: prendre le relais — to do work that would otherwise be left undone
- French: reprendre le flambeau — to do work that would otherwise be left undone
- Spanish: cubrir el puesto — to do work that would otherwise be left undone