(transitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeeze, out.

(physics) The physics of light and vision. / The light-related aspects of a device. / (figuratively) Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.

plural of optic

(transitive) To delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing. / (obsolete) To get by; to live. / (transitive, criminal slang) To kill, especially to murder.

(slang, idiomatic) To confess, or to divulge secrets, typically speaking freely and at length after a change of motive or an incentive. / (slang, idiomatic) To vomit.

A fictional account; a story. / A fictitious account; an account of events that never took place.

To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see think, of. (to think on the subject of)

(Britain) Available for purchase. / (US) Available for purchase at reduced prices.

An island and crown dependency of the United Kingdom in the Irish Sea, part of the British Isles but not of the United Kingdom.

(idiomatic) A newborn baby or child of any age. / (idiomatic, less common) A pet.