| chute1 |
a passage down which things may slide in order to be moved from one area to another. |
| clad2 |
to join a metal to another metal in order to make it stronger or protect it. |
| clamp down |
to apply strong pressure in order to hold tightly. [1/2 definitions] |
| click |
in computing, to press and let go of the button on a mouse in order to carry out an action on the screen, such as moving the cursor or opening a program (often followed by "on"). [1/7 definitions] |
| close in on |
to come near to or surround in order to capture. |
| conserve |
to use in amounts that are no more than necessary in order to avoid waste. [1/2 definitions] |
| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. [1/4 definitions] |
| correction |
punishment in order to improve. [1/3 definitions] |
| count1 |
to list or name one by one in order to find the total. [1/8 definitions] |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. [3 definitions] |
| crack down |
to deal with more strictly or harshly in order to enforce rules or requirements (fol. by "on"). [1/2 definitions] |
| crane |
to stretch up or out in order to see something. [1/3 definitions] |
| dehydrate |
to remove water from in order to preserve. [1/2 definitions] |
| depend |
to strongly need and receive help from an outside source in order to live or have success in something. [1/3 definitions] |
| dependent |
one requiring the help of another in order to survive. [1/3 definitions] |
| deposit |
money handed over in order to use or borrow something. The money is returned when the thing is given back in good condition. [1/7 definitions] |
| discipline |
to train or control (oneself) in order to follow principles or stick to one's own decisions. [1/7 definitions] |
| disguise |
to change or hide the looks of in order to prevent recognition. [1/4 definitions] |
| dish up |
to put (food) into a dish in order to serve. |
| disinfect |
to clean in order to kill or remove germs. |
| display |
anything put out in order to be seen by others. [1/6 definitions] |