
always followed by an adverb or preposition (no object) to walk in a slow and confident way that makes people notice you The model sashayed down the runway. She sashayed into the room.
(noncount) 1 : an act of inflating something the inflation of a balloon the state of being inflated It’s important to maintain proper tire inflation. (=pressure) 2 : a continual increase in the price of goods and services The government Read More …
(+ object) 1 : to gather (a crop) It is time to harvest the wheat. 2 : to gather or collect (something) for use They want to harvest timber in these woods. – sometimes used figuratively She has harvested the Read More …
(count) 1 a : a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off : STATION I will meet you outside the bus terminal. 1 b : a building at an airport where people Read More …
To capitulate is to surrender to an enemy, often after negotiating terms, or to stop trying to fight or resist something. After months of organized boycotts, company officials finally capitulated to the protesters’ demands and announced significant changes to their Read More …