(idiomatic) To allow one to function unhindered, or without further overbearing oversight.

Contraction of given, past participle of give.

(idiomatic) To admonish or berate; to speak angrily at somebody.

A rebate. / A reduction in pay or conditions as a result of unfavourable economic conditions.

The settling of differences through compromise and mutual concessions. / A lively exchange of conversation.

(intransitive, idiomatic, often with "to") To pay attention; to heed.

plural of given name

plural of giveback

(idiomatic, often humorous) Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that he or she could not make a living from it.

past participle of give birth