plural of make-work job

(economics) A job that has less immediate financial benefit to the economy than it costs to support.

(idiomatic)

(of a switch or other electronic device) That creates a new electrical connection before an older one is broken.

(slang, humorous) To try to make something catch on.

(informal, usually as a command) To cheer or holler loudly and enthusiastically.

to use to one's advantage; to capitalize on

(transitive) To change or deal with (something) in a way that makes it seem to belong to oneself; to handle or present uniquely.

(naval) To report one's arrival and begin one's duties.

To depart; to leave