(transitive) To cause a temporary disruption of the operations of, usually an airport.

(idiomatic, of a habit, trait, belief, etc.) Firmly established or instilled; deep-seated. / (idiomatic, of a person) Inveterate or habitual; long-standing.

Alternative form of ships that pass in the night

Alternative form of ships that pass in the night

(simile) Two or more people who encounter one another in a transitory, incidental manner and whose relationship is without lasting significance; two or more people who almost encounter one another, but do not do so.

Alternative form of ships that pass in the night

Alternative form of fenced in

(figuratively) To disrespect someone; to disdain or denigrate one's worth or dignity.

(aeronautics) ground effect on a wing of an aircraft flying close to the ground

(idiomatic) A difficult or challenging feat, particularly to attempt such a feat. / (idiomatic) Great, unlikely, fleeting success, particularly entrepreneurial or in the media.