(intransitive, or transitive with in) to break in

(intransitive, idiomatic) to be or prove effective; to have an effect

(intransitive, idiomatic) to campaign

to do or get into politics as a profession / to play politics

to shade (shield from light) [+ a (object)] / to overshadow [+ a (someone)]

(idiomatic, transitive with su) to shed light (on)

(intransitive) to break through (force a way through a barrier) [+ in (object)] / (intransitive, idiomatic) to make inroads; to make one's way

to become an object of media attention; to be news; to make the headlines / to be of interest

to defend or shield (against) by creating a barrier; to shield (against) / to firmly oppose

to strive to end up better or higher-ranked than others; to compete; to outdo; to one up