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belay

verb

/bɪˈleɪ/

Meaning

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.

belay that order

secure, fasten, tie, anchor

release, loosen

belay the rope, belay command, belay point

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding) by providing information or evidence th...

to move by putting one foot in front of the other

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

To increase or become three times as much.