Third-person singular simple present indicative form of put in pledge

present participle of put in pledge

(informal) To apply the necessary amount of effort and labor to accomplish something. / (slang, vulgar) To perform oral sex on, especially a male on a female.

(idiomatic) Synonym of set store by

(idiomatic) To succeed in a deception. / (idiomatic, with on) To fool, trick, or deceive.

(idiomatic) To explore or watch for; to ask around; to investigate.

(idiomatic, chiefly in the negative) To identify, specify, name or pick out.

(cricket) To bat defensively in the last innings of a match in order to force a draw when winning is not possible. / (of a business, figuratively) To close, either at the end of the day or permanently.

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

(idiomatic) To interrogate or scrutinize closely; to subject to some trial or ordeal.