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intercept collapse: the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis; seize on its way; "The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace"

jointly collapse: in conjunction with; combined; "our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage"; "we couldn't pay for the damages with all our salaries put together"; in collaboration or cooperation; "this paper was written jointly"

reciprocate collapse: alternate the direction of motion of; "the engine reciprocates the propeller"; act, feel, or give mutually or in return; "We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!"

cannon collapse: lower part of the leg extending from the hock to the fetlock in hoofed mammals; a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels; heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane; (Middle Ages) a cylindrical piece of armor plate to protect the arm; heavy gun fired from a tank; fire a cannon; make a cannon

fend collapse: try to manage without help; "The youngsters had to fend for themselves after their parents died"

axial collapse: situated on or along or in the direction of an axis; of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation

obstruct collapse: block passage through; "obstruct the path"; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"

reclaim collapse: make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state; "The people reclaimed the marshes"; reuse (materials from waste products); claim back

recall collapse: the act of removing an official by petition; the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort); "he has total recall of the episode"; a bugle call that signals troops to return; a call to return; "the recall of our ambassador"; a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair); cause one's (or someone else's) thoughts or attention to return from a reverie or digression; "She was recalled by a loud laugh"; summon to return; "The ambassador was recalled to his country"; "The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession"; cause to be returned; "recall the defective auto tires"; "The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt"; make unavailable; bar from sale or distribution; "The company recalled the product when it was found to be faulty"

repel collapse: force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"; cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"; be repellent to; cause aversion in

reel collapse: a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps; winder consisting of a revolving spool with a handle; attached to a fishing rod; a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector; music composed for dancing a reel; wind onto or off a reel

restore collapse: give or bring back; "Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner"; bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; "restore law and order"; "reestablish peace in the region"; "restore the emperor to the throne"; return to its original or usable and functioning condition; "restore the forest to its original pristine condition"

nominate collapse: propose as a candidate for some honor; put forward; nominate for appointment to an office; "The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission"

acknowledge collapse: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority; "The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"; "We do not recognize your gods"; accept as legally binding and valid; "acknowledge the deed"; express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; "We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us"; report the receipt of; "The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper"

retrench collapse: make a reduction, as in one's workforce; "The company had to retrench"; tighten one's belt; use resources carefully

escape hatch collapse: hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency

unanimously collapse: of one mind; without dissent; "the Senate unanimously approved the bill"; "we voted unanimously"

cut corners collapse: do something the cheapest or easiest way; "Cut corners to make a cheaper product"

abstain collapse: choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"; refrain from voting

revoke collapse: the mistake of not following suit when able to do so; annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"; fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

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