Def: To support or defend (a person or cause).
Ex: They pick on her and she won't stick up for herself.
Def: To make a spirited defence against:
Ex: Giving workers the confidence to stand up to their employers.
Def: To speak or act in support of.
Ex: She learned to stand up for herself.
Ex: The industry is trying to hold on to experienced staff.
Def: To try very hard to keep something.
Ex: He clung on to power for another ten years.
Def: To try to notice someone or something.
Ex: Look out for Anna while you're there.
Def: Ahead or on target with one's work schedule or responsibilities.
Ex: By the end of the week, I usually can get ahead of my duties, but not by much.
Def: To produce (something), especially when pressured or challenged
Ex: He keeps coming up with all kinds of lame excuses.
Def: To change from one subject to another when talking or writing
Ex: Can we move on to the next item for discussion, please?
Def: To start or continue doing something, especially work
Ex: Stop talking and get on with it.
Def: To continue to try to be friendly with someone, especially because they can help you
Ex: I like to keep in with my ex-employer, you never know when you might need areference.
Def: To be very obvious or unusual
Ex: Standing out from the crowd.
