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
(cannot) stand (someone or something)
to be unable to tolerate someone or something, to dislike someone or something (usually used in the negative)
My friend cannot stand the other people in her class.