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sit tight collapse: maintain the same position; wait it out; "Let's not make a decision--let's sit tight"

ply collapse: (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood; one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"; use diligently; "ply your wits!"; wield vigorously; "ply an axe"; join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric"; travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast"; apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade"

stand still collapse: remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile; "Traffic stood still when the funeral procession passed by"

embark collapse: set out on (an enterprise or subject of study); "she embarked upon a new career"; go on board

trammel collapse: a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble; an adjustable pothook set in a fireplace

pitch in collapse: eat heartily; "The food was placed on the table and the children pitched in"

tailgate collapse: a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading; follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"

set about collapse: begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project"

stay up collapse: not go to bed; "Don't stay up so late--you have to go to work tomorrow"; "We sat up all night to watch the election"

adhere collapse: follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan"; stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"; be a devoted follower or supporter; "The residents of this village adhered to Catholicism"; "She sticks to her principles"; be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules"

keep up collapse: prevent from going to bed at night; "The anticipation of the trip kept the children up all night"; "I kept myself up all night studying for the exam"; keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies"; maintain a required pace or level; "He could not keep up and dropped out of the race"

bide collapse: dwell; "You can stay with me while you are in town"; "stay a bit longer--the day is still young"

fantail collapse: an overhang consisting of the fan-shaped part of the deck extending aft of the sternpost of a ship

keep quiet collapse: refrain from divulging sensitive information; keep quiet about confidential information; "Don't tell him any secrets--he cannot keep his mouth shut!"

stick out collapse: extend out or project in space; "His sharp nose jutted out"; "A single rock sticks out from the cliff"

bring to collapse: return to consciousness; "These pictures bring back sad memories"

tide over collapse: suffice for a period between two points; "This money will keep us going for another year"

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