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noun
The passing of slower traffic on the curbside rather than on the side closest to oncoming traffic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: overtake
verb
To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: tackle, take on, set about
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To commit oneself (to an obligation, activity etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To pass a slower moving vehicle on the curbside rather than on the side closest to oncoming traffic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: overtake
verb
To pledge; to assert, assure; to dare say.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, intransitive
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verb
To take by trickery; to trap, to seize upon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, transitive
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verb
To assume, as a character; to take on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
To engage with; to attack, take on in a fight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
To have knowledge of; to hear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Synonyms: none provided
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verb
To have or take charge of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
enter into a contractual arrangement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: contract
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: promise, assure
Narrower terms: stipulate, sign, qualify, condition, specify, rent, lease, hire, charter
verb
promise to do or accomplish
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: guarantee
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: promise, assure
Narrower terms: underwrite, subvention, subvent
verb
enter upon an activity or enterprise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: set about, attempt
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: initiate, pioneer
verb
accept as a charge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: take in charge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: accept, consent, go for
verb
accept as a challenge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: tackle, take on
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: confront, face up, face
Narrower terms: rise
History
From Middle English undertaken; equivalent to under- + take (after undernim).
Across languages
53 source translations are retained for this English entry.
