(uncountable, film) The method or practice of adjusting widescreen film images, especially 2.35:1 or 2.39:1 aspect ratio, so that they can be shown within the proportions of a 1.33:1 or 1.78:1 aspect ratio television screen, by cropping off sides of the original widescreen image, as opposed to letterboxing.

(film) To adjust widescreen film images so that they can be shown with standard television aspect ratios by cropping the original image, i.e. using pan and scan methods.

(usually in the plural) Someone who has power and influence in a field or activity; one who accomplishes tasks, who gets things done.

The limits of a piece of land as defined by reference to lines and/or points on the land.

(UK, Australia, New Zealand, games) A two-player game played on a three-by-three grid, in which players take it in turns to place their respective symbol (either a nought or a cross) in a cell of the grid, the objective being to form a row, column or diagonal of three of one's own symbol.

(Canada, US) All over the place; indiscriminately; frequently or excessively. / recklessly; irrespective, regardless anything or anyone (spending money etc.).

(idiomatic) in the end; ultimately

(vulgar, idiomatic, derogatory) To complain, especially needlessly and loudly.

An integral or essential piece; that which must be done or accepted as part of something else.

(idiomatic, US) To discuss, deliberate, or contemplate rather than taking action or making up one's mind.