To allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give someone five

(Ireland, colloquial) give out strongly; scold or chide severely

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give up the ghost

(vulgar) Synonym of give a shit

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give someone static

(idiomatic) To give someone a rest. / (idiomatic) To stop harassing or demanding from someone. / (idiomatic) To provide someone with an opportunity for significant advancement.

(US, slang) To give someone a scolding or a beating.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give someone a ring

(idiomatic) To scold a person.