(transitive, idiomatic) To accidentally encounter (a person or situation).

Alternative form of close only counts in horseshoes

(American spelling) Alternative spelling of beat one's swords into ploughshares

(chiefly UK, idiomatic) To vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.

(idiomatic) To refrain from destructive military or paramilitary acts (war, terrorism, etc.) and put energy and resources to peaceful ends that would otherwise go to violence.

(New South Wales, Australia, law) Any hypothetical reasonable person used by the Courts in considering questions of reasonableness.

Engaged in an activity or job.

Actively and determinedly engaged on a task.

Alternative form of old head on young shoulders

(archaic, idiomatic) Alternative form of good head on one's shoulders / (idiomatic) Someone that has have the wisdom of age during his or her physical youth.