ward

Related to ward: ward off

call the burn ward

slang Said humorously when someone has been insulted, especially in a particularly cutting or witty way. ("Burn" is a slang word for an insult.) A: "Yeah, I'm sure you did overhear us, Dumbo." B: "Oh! Call the burn ward!" C: "Ha ha, like I don't know my ears stick out. Please." Ooh, good one! Somebody call the burn ward!

gravitate to(ward) (someone or something)

To tend to move toward or show interest in some person, place, or thing, as if being pulled by a magnetic force. Teenagers always seem to gravitate to rebellious behavior—it's not something that's unique to your son. I just gravitate toward those kinds of artsy movies, I can't help it. The kids always seem to gravitate to Aunt Joan whenever the whole family gets together.

make (one's) way to(ward) (something or some place)

To navigate or find one's way to or toward something or some location. Passengers, please make your way toward the exit in an orderly fashion. I'm making my way to New York City by car.

monkey wards

slang A nickname for Montgomery Ward & Company, commonly called "Montgomery Ward's," a mail order retailer and department store chain. Sometimes capitalized. My grandfather had worked in monkey wards all his life until the company went bankrupt in 1997. I'll never forget the pile of massive catalogs my aunt kept in the corner of her living room. She said they were from Monkey Wards, which always made me laugh.

press on

1. To apply physical force or pressure on someone or something, typically with one's fingers. Next, press on the big red button—that should reset it. What about here? Does it hurt when I press on it? This part is out of place, which is making this piece press on the fan.

2. To push or lean against someone or something. It's stuck—something is pressing on the door! It was awful having so many people press on me in the crowded train.

3. To cause something to stick onto some surface by applying pressure down on it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "on." He pressed the temporary tattoo on his arm. Make sure you press on the sticker for at least fifteen seconds, or it won't stay in place.

4. To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed on in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press on. We've come too far to turn back now!

5. To challenge someone insistently on some point or argument. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." The detective pressed the suspect on his alibi. The prosecutor kept pressing the witness on her statement.

6. To insist that someone accept something, especially a gift. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." My mother always presses all sorts of unnecessary gifts on the kids whenever we come to visit.

See also: on, press

press onward

To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed onward in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press onward. We've come too far to turn back now!

ward off

To push back or defend against someone or something that is advancing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "ward" and "off." How will we ward off all these attackers? If you feel like you're getting a cold, these vitamin C tablets should help you to ward it off. These talismans were thought to ward off evil spirits.

See also: off, ward

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

press on something

to push or depress something, such as a button, catch, snap, etc. Press on this button if you require room service. Don't press on this because it rings a loud bell.

See also: on, press

press on(ward)

to continue; to continue to try. Don't give up! Press onward! I have lots to do. I must press on.

See also: on, press

press something (up)on someone

to urge or force something on someone; to try to get someone to accept something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) He always presses second helpings upon his guests. She pressed a gift on us that we could not refuse.

See also: on, press

press (up)on someone or something

to put pressure on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The crowd pressed upon the child, squeezing out all his breath. The load presses on your car's springs very heavily.

See also: on, press

ward someone or something off

to hold someone or something off; to fight someone or something off. The army was able to ward the attackers off repeatedly. We couldn't ward off the attackers any longer.

See also: off, ward

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

ward off

1. Turn aside, parry, as in He tried to ward off her blows. [Second half of 1500s]

2. Try to prevent, avert, as in She took vitamin C to ward off a cold. [Mid-1700s]

See also: off, ward

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

press on

1. To apply direct pressure to something: I pressed on the edge of the table, and it tipped over.

2. To continue doing something with determination and despite setbacks: Despite their exhaustion, the climbers pressed on toward the summit.

See also: on, press

ward off

1. To try to prevent; avert: You should take vitamins to ward off infections.

2. To turn something aside; repel: The champion boxer warded off the opponent's blows. The flies were annoying me, but I warded them off.

See also: off, ward

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

monkey wards

n. Montgomery Wards, a department store chain. (The first mail- order house, it operated through the entire twentieth century. It now operates online.) I get that kind of stuff at monkey wards.

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释义	ward Related to ward: ward off call the burn ward slang Said humorously when someone has been insulted, especially in a particularly cutting or witty way. ("Burn" is a slang word for an insult.) A: "Yeah, I'm sure you did overhear us, Dumbo." B: "Oh! Call the burn ward!" C: "Ha ha, like I don't know my ears stick out. Please." Ooh, good one! Somebody call the burn ward! See also: burn, call, ward gravitate to(ward) (someone or something) To tend to move toward or show interest in some person, place, or thing, as if being pulled by a magnetic force. Teenagers always seem to gravitate to rebellious behavior—it's not something that's unique to your son. I just gravitate toward those kinds of artsy movies, I can't help it. The kids always seem to gravitate to Aunt Joan whenever the whole family gets together. See also: gravitate make (one's) way to(ward) (something or some place) To navigate or find one's way to or toward something or some location. Passengers, please make your way toward the exit in an orderly fashion. I'm making my way to New York City by car. See also: make, way monkey wards slang A nickname for Montgomery Ward & Company, commonly called "Montgomery Ward's," a mail order retailer and department store chain. Sometimes capitalized. My grandfather had worked in monkey wards all his life until the company went bankrupt in 1997. I'll never forget the pile of massive catalogs my aunt kept in the corner of her living room. She said they were from Monkey Wards, which always made me laugh. See also: monkey, ward press on 1. To apply physical force or pressure on someone or something, typically with one's fingers. Next, press on the big red button—that should reset it. What about here? Does it hurt when I press on it? This part is out of place, which is making this piece press on the fan. 2. To push or lean against someone or something. It's stuck—something is pressing on the door! It was awful having so many people press on me in the crowded train. 3. To cause something to stick onto some surface by applying pressure down on it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "press" and "on." He pressed the temporary tattoo on his arm. Make sure you press on the sticker for at least fifteen seconds, or it won't stay in place. 4. To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed on in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press on. We've come too far to turn back now! 5. To challenge someone insistently on some point or argument. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." The detective pressed the suspect on his alibi. The prosecutor kept pressing the witness on her statement. 6. To insist that someone accept something, especially a gift. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "press" and "on." My mother always presses all sorts of unnecessary gifts on the kids whenever we come to visit. See also: on, press press onward To continue or try to do something with determination, especially when facing hardships or setbacks. It was discouraging to learn that our budget had been cut, but we pressed onward in the hopes of recovering our investment costs. We have to press onward. We've come too far to turn back now! See also: onward, press ward off To push back or defend against someone or something that is advancing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "ward" and "off." How will we ward off all these attackers? If you feel like you're getting a cold, these vitamin C tablets should help you to ward it off. These talismans were thought to ward off evil spirits. See also: off, ward Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. press on something to push or depress something, such as a button, catch, snap, etc. Press on this button if you require room service. Don't press on this because it rings a loud bell. See also: on, press press on(ward) to continue; to continue to try. Don't give up! Press onward! I have lots to do. I must press on. See also: on, press press something (up)on someone to urge or force something on someone; to try to get someone to accept something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) He always presses second helpings upon his guests. She pressed a gift on us that we could not refuse. See also: on, press press (up)on someone or something to put pressure on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) The crowd pressed upon the child, squeezing out all his breath. The load presses on your car's springs very heavily. See also: on, press ward someone or something off to hold someone or something off; to fight someone or something off. The army was able to ward the attackers off repeatedly. We couldn't ward off the attackers any longer. See also: off, ward McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. ward off 1. Turn aside, parry, as in He tried to ward off her blows. [Second half of 1500s] 2. Try to prevent, avert, as in She took vitamin C to ward off a cold. [Mid-1700s] See also: off, ward The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. press on v. 1. To apply direct pressure to something: I pressed on the edge of the table, and it tipped over. 2. To continue doing something with determination and despite setbacks: Despite their exhaustion, the climbers pressed on toward the summit. See also: on, press ward off v. 1. To try to prevent; avert: You should take vitamins to ward off infections. 2. To turn something aside; repel: The champion boxer warded off the opponent's blows. The flies were annoying me, but I warded them off. See also: off, ward The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. monkey wards n. Montgomery Wards, a department store chain. (The first mail- order house, it operated through the entire twentieth century. It now operates online.) I get that kind of stuff at monkey wards. See also: monkey, ward McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: call the burn ward dumbo (someone or something) rides again will wonders never cease wonders (will) never cease Wonders never cease! wonders will never cease and I don't play one on TV (someone's or something's) days are numbered (one's) lord and master References in periodicals archive Doctors working at the medicine wards avoid complaints of the families after which lower rank employees take advantage of the situation. Hospital fleeces patients by charging for stretchers The BJP maintained their considerable lead over the Congress in Kulgam district, winning 10 wards compared to the latter's three. J-K municipal polls: BJP leads in preliminary results Cwmbach would gain a councillor and become a two-member ward and the same would be done in Ynysybwl. Plans revealed for changes to ward boundaries Female nurses in the ward came to rescue their colleague and they too were physically assaulted. Hospital staff allegedly assaulted by attendants In the west of the borough, and in response to local feedback, the Commission has also changed its recommendations so that the Hillside Academy and former Eston Park Academy area is included in Teesville ward rather than South Bank ward. Boundaries to change as political map agreed Pype Hayes Now includes Birches Green Perry Barr Proposals to have separate Perry Beeches and Perry Hall wards scrapped and a single larger ward restored. Ward boundary changes On July 11, Kelli Ward published an attack ad on her Facebook page outlining how McCain's policies line up with those of Clinton. Kelli Ward Wants To Unseat John McCain Walker said he was able to forgive his son's killer about two years ago, but that Ward still received a just punishment. Texas Executes Man Courts Recognized as Mentally Ill The PPP candidate Anwar Shahani had won unopposed from ward 3. MQM bags two seats, PPP one in Husri town committee Last year, the ward received criticism following the publication of a report after a spot-check inspection which described the facility as "chaotic". AM's praise for ward's new look Mae cynhyrchydd Ward Plant, Sioned Morys, wedi bod yn ymwelydd a'r ysbyty dros y blynyddoedd diwethaf gan fod ei merch chwech oed, Begw, wedi cael triniaeth gyson ar Ward Dewi a Ward Minffordd. Y llawen a'r lleddf ar y ward The team had a controversial and short-lived existence and media reports laid the blame on Ward, claiming he stiffed everyone from players, to fans, to equipment salesmen to the college stadium where his team played. Was Ward made the fall guy in mobile? Documents suggests Ward sold team before it collapsed David Goodway, 'Colin Ward' in Anarchist Seeds beneath the Snow Colin Ward Ward 1, Precincts A and B: Knights of Columbus Hall, 165 Electric Ave. Polling places; Polling places The Eugene City Council on Monday night unanimously approved relatively minor changes to City Council ward boundaries, part of the once-in-a-decade redistricting exercise. BRIEFLY METRO
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