(idiomatic) To do something pointless or insignificant that will soon be overtaken by events, or that contributes nothing to the solution of a current problem.

A component in a device, or a point in a network, that, if it were to fail would cause the entire device or network to fail; normally eliminated by adding redundancy.

(transitive, slang) To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc. / (transitive, idiomatic) To discover, pinpoint; to think up; to realize.

The major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement, founded in the United States by Joseph Smith; the Mormon Church.

(idiomatic) In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".

plural of part of speech

(Britain) The sergeant-at-arms in the House of Lords.

(idiomatic) To end up with a mild punishment, or without serious harm.

(of a door) Closed but not locked, so that it can be opened by operating the latch.

To gradually subside or diminish; to tail away.