plural of format string

(programming) A string of text characters serving as a template for other strings, such as dd/MM/yyyy for a date.

plural of string stop

(music) An organ stop having the tone of a string instrument.

present participle of pull strings

plural of bit string

(idiomatic, obsolete, informal) An estate held by a man during his wife's life.

(idiomatic, colloquial) To allow greater freedom (to someone); to relax control of (someone).

(idiomatic, colloquial) To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibility.

(idiomatic, colloquial) To increase spending or allow increased spending; to relax control of spending.