To have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
“The last remaining warriors of the vanquished army made straight for the hills in fear for their lives.”
To have transferred into another vehicle (train, bus, etc.)
“I changed trains at Brussels to get to my destination.”
Opposite of past tense for to delay action until a particular time or event
“Once this acclimation takes place, you may begin your object observation.”
Opposite of past tense for to physically remain or loiter at a given place for a period of time
“You can leave once the paintings have been picked up.”
Opposite of past tense for to stop what one is doing for a period of time
“You can continue once your symptoms begin to decrease.”
Opposite of past tense for to wait in anticipation for the occurrence of something
“We dread the idea that we'll be stuck in a situation that might be dangerous.”
Opposite of past tense for to be left until a later time before being dealt with
“People who live in the area around the lake have asked the city to advance the plans to improve drainage in the area.”
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