present participle of ward off

(law) Legally; according to the law.

(idiomatic) Dying, close to death.

present participle of knock on heaven's door

A type of bank account representing a time deposit, which is insured, with a specific, fixed term, and, usually, a fixed interest rate.

To become detached. / To have some success; to succeed. / (dated) To have an orgasm. / To appear; to seem; to project a certain quality.

(intransitive, slang, dated) To go away or depart, especially in haste or without notice.

A specified object, thing or person (especially one nearby or known).

(transitive) To release. / (Canada, US, intransitive) Of a school: to finish for the day or term, allowing the pupils to go home. / To allow to operate at higher speed by adjusting controls.

On a level; in the same condition, circumstances, position, rank, etc.; equal.