keep from exhaling or expelling | slow the growth or development of |
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | become fractured; break or crack on the surface only |
hold the attention of | make cracks or chinks in |
assert or affirm | arrest the motion (of something) abruptly |
remain committed to | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition |
declare to be | put a check mark on or near or next to |
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something |
be in accord; be in agreement | verify by consulting a source or authority |
aim, point, or direct | write out a check on a bank account |
protect against a challenge or attack | find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort |
drink alcohol without showing ill effects | place into check |
have or hold in one's hands or grip | decline to initiate betting |
be the physical support of; carry the weight of | hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of |
support or hold in a certain manner | mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on |
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | stop in a chase especially when scent is lost |
cover as for protection against noise or smell | abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey |
organize or be responsible for | stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution |
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping |
cause to come to an abrupt stop | consign for shipment on a vehicle |
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control |
secure and keep for possible future use or application | make an examination or investigation |
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits |
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey |
keep from departing | be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics |
take and maintain control over, often by violent means | be verified or confirmed; pass inspection |
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | |
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity | |
remain in a certain state, position, or condition | |
be valid, applicable, or true | |
be pertinent or relevant or applicable | |
have room for; hold without crowding | |
have as a major characteristic | |
resist or confront with resistance | |
stop dealing with | |
contain or hold; have within | |
be capable of holding or containing | |