plural of change of venue

(idiomatic) To stop acting in an imperious, overbearing or bossy manner.

(soccer) A defensive play to catch the attacking side offside

On account of; due to, for the purpose of

A voluntary, unpaid officer of an organization.

freshly printed / (by extension, of news) so interesting or sensational that its publication cannot be delayed

(soccer) The official who keeps things at the dugout in order, and displays substitutions and the amount of injury time

(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.

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