Definitions

to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way:

to avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult:

to give someone money so that person will help you or let you do something that is not legal:

to continue doing what you said you would when you made a decision, agreement, or promise:

to support or represent a particular idea or set of ideas:

to be waiting and ready to do something or to help:

to be waiting and ready to do something or to help: