As it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.

(emergency medicine) A first aid procedure used to treat choking. The patient's diaphragm is pressured by the performer's thumb knuckle to expel air and thereby dislodging the obstruction in the windpipe.

(business) A method of management in which instructions are passed to and from one's superior.

A form of peer and group crisis response used to prevent psychological trauma such as PTSD and depression in first responders and military personnel.

(American football) A quarterback who makes a minimum number of mistakes on a team that relies on its defense and rushing offense to win games.

the region of Japanese control of Northeast China, prior to the establishment of Manchukuo

Synonym of Manchuria as the three northeastern provinces of China.

The portion of Manchuria falling outside of Northeast China, that was lost from China by the Qing dynasty to the Russian Empire.

(law) A writ that compels a government entity to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

(computing) the task of controlling and tracking changes made to software files