(idiomatic) In advance of concurrent commonly accepted ideas; showing characteristics of changes yet to be; present in one's work before later advances in the field.

(idiomatic) To remain in one's mind for a long duration.

(idiomatic) To apply oneself; to exert a directed effort.

(idiomatic) To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.

(idiomatic) To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

(idiomatic) One will not tell anyone else; one is keeping a secret.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.

(idiomatic) To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.

(idiomatic) Driven by habit; inclined or determined to continue according to one's custom or established preferences.

(idiomatic, informal) To exert oneself.