(transitive, communication) to end (an incomplete task) after a time limit / (intransitive, communication) of a task, to be terminated because it was not completed before a time limit

Occurring in abundance; of a large quantity; many.

Any mixture of aliphatic and alicyclic hydrocarbons derived from petroleum used for very many applications, but not as a fuel.

(military) An area into which a designated ground unit or fire support ship delivers, or is prepared to deliver, fire support. Fire may or may not be observed.

(military) A tactical subdivision of a larger area, the responsibility for which is assigned to a tactical unit; generally applied to offensive action.

(idiomatic) To avoid failure only by good fortune.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see area, influence.

(cricket, of a batsman) Having the weight on the back foot in order to play a defensive stroke / (idiomatic) in a defensive posture; on the defensive; off balance; at a disadvantage.

(slang) To talk to someone excessively, or far more than is wanted or appreciated.

(transitive) to turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device / (idiomatic) to change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch