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window collapse: a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air; a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened; a transparent panel (as of an envelope) inserted in an otherwise opaque material; (computer science) a rectangular part of a computer screen that contains a display different from the rest of the screen; an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); "he stuck his head in the window"; an opening that resembles a window in appearance or function; "he could see them through a window in the trees"; the time period that is considered best for starting or finishing something; "the expanded window will give us time to catch the thieves"; "they had a window of less than an hour when an attack would have succeeded"

counselor collapse: someone who gives advice about problems; someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

Cockney collapse: the nonstandard dialect of natives of the east end of London; a native of the east end of London; relating to or resembling a cockney; "Cockney street urchins"; characteristic of Cockneys or their dialect; "cockney vowels"

patois collapse: a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard

hot water collapse: a dangerous or distressing predicament; "his views on race got him into political hot water"

Greek collapse: the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages; a native or inhabitant of Greece; of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks; "Greek mythology"; "a Grecian robe"

frieze collapse: a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap; an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice

drunkenness collapse: a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

antonym collapse: a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other; "to him the antonym of `gay' was `depressed'"

bullion collapse: gold or silver in bars or ingots; a mass of precious metal

plating collapse: the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis); a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface

slang collapse: a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); "they don't speak our lingo"; informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar; "their speech was full of slang expressions"; abuse with coarse language; use slang or vulgar language

stonewall collapse: engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate; "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"; obstruct or hinder any discussion; "Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation"; "When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls"

disappoint collapse: fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; "Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage"

heroism collapse: the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"

teacher collapse: a personified abstraction that teaches; "books were his teachers"; "experience is a demanding teacher"; a person whose occupation is teaching

mentor collapse: a wise and trusted guide and advisor; serve as a teacher or trusted counselor; "The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school"; "She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring"

trouper collapse: a person who is reliable and uncomplaining and hard working

get the better of collapse: win a victory over; "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "She conquered here fear of mice"; "He overcame his infirmity"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"

finance collapse: the commercial activity of providing funds and capital; the management of money and credit and banking and investments; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets; obtain or provide money for; "Can we finance the addition to our home?"; sell or provide on credit

prevent collapse: prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles"; keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

antithesis collapse: the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance; exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"

babble collapse: gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby; to talk foolishly; "The two women babbled and crooned at the baby"; utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way; "The old man is only babbling--don't pay attention"

localism collapse: a phrase or pronunciation that is peculiar to a particular locality

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