(transitive with à) to shake hands with

(figuratively) to run out the clock, to play for time, to use delaying tactics, to stall

(informal, figuratively) to tighten up on discipline, to be more severe

(figuratively) to lose face

(figuratively, transitive with à) to refresh someone's memory, to jog someone's memory

(informal) to bring down the house

on demand, on request, to order

(dated, informal) to chase skirt, to gallivant

(informal, figuratively) to drag one's feet

(informal, figuratively) to set the rhythm, to set the tone; to show one's hand, to put one's cards on the table; to be a clear indication on what's coming next