v.
1.satisfy (thirst)
2.put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
3.electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
4.suppress or crush completely
5.reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
6.cool by plunging into cold water
Idiom of the Day
swear (someone) in or swear in (someone)
to have a person promise to do his or her duty as a member of an organization or in a formal position.
The new mayor of the city was sworn in at a large ceremony last evening.