n a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines) n a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another n the passages through which air enters and leaves the body n a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers
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A term used to designate that the spouse in control of the household finances has given approval to make a large purchase. > Me: Did you get approval from corporate to purchase that $350 digital storage device? > Tim: Yes, with the proviso "If you think we really need it."
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the act of distributing something to designated places or persons n
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n a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) n the instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from one person to another n the act of distributing something to designated places or persons n (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance n an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor) n the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
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may have a lid n private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance n the quantity contained in a box n a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible n a rectangular drawing n evergreen shrubs or small trees n any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned n the driver's seat on a coach n separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people n a blow with the hand (usually on the ear) v put into a box v hit with the fist v engage in a boxing match
