– to expect; to predict; to think something is likely to happen * All of the employees in the company anticipated getting a large cash bonus at the end of the year.

– to give something the most effort that you can; to try as hard as you can * The university research team pulled out all the stops to make the discovery before any other university.

– to watch someone very closely, usually making the person being watched uncomfortable * Stop breathing down my neck! I’ll finish cooking dinner faster if you stop bothering me.

– to delay to give yourself more time * He didn’t have enough money to pay his rent and tried _______ the landlord by telling her that he had already sent a check in the mail.

– I give you my promise * _______ that I will be there at 10 a.m. to help you with the presentation.