(of a meeting or seminar) To manage or preside over
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Opposite of to follow, adhere, or remain loyal to somebody or something
To fail to conform to a regulation or obligation
“The code's provision requires that advertisements do not offend standards of public decency.”
To abandon somebody, especially in a difficult situation
(of a meeting or seminar) To manage or preside over
“The director will facilitate a meeting with key stakeholders of the company.”
(of an action or event) To prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, they could not stop the ratification of the new law.”
To try to prevent by action or argument
“He predicted that without an olive branch, the colonists would resist the new laws.”
To disregard as unimportant or insignificant
“You cannot discount the possibility of economic recovery within the next few months.”
To feel repentant over
“I regret the harsh words that were spoken in my fit of anger.”
To let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
“My father says that he will never fail us regardless of what happens.”
To analyze with the intent of making changes
To apply improperly or incorrectly in an almost obscene way
“Those who are of corrupt character are likely to abuse any power afforded to them.”
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