adj.
1.having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status associate n.
1.a person who joins with others in some activity
2.a person who is frequently in the company of another
3.any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
4.a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies associate v.
1.make a logical or causal connection
2.keep company with
3.bring or come into association or action
Idiom of the Day
throw (someone) to the wolves
to send someone into danger without protection
The coach threw the boy to the wolves when he joined the older players.