An occurrence; something that happens. / A prearranged social activity (function, etc.) / One of several contests that combine to make up a competition.

(obsolete) To occur, take place.

(obsolete, intransitive) To be emitted or breathed out; to evaporate. / (obsolete, transitive) To expose to the air, ventilate.

Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally. / (contracts) Being a clause which causes an automatic renewal of a contract unless action is taken.

A shrub or tree that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally. / (specifically, informal) A conifer tree. / (mass media, informal) A news story that can be published or broadcast at any time.

(patent law, pharmaceuticals) To extend the term of a patent beyond the normal legal limit, usually through repeated small modifications.

All except for some previously mentioned set. / Every second/two; each alternate; the second of each pair in turn.

(arithmetic) Leaving no remainder when divided by.

Every other/two; each alternate.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: Once per second. / (figuratively) Very frequently; more frequently than is desired.