noun, American English - the official set of rules, advice, and information about how to drive and behave on the road (esp. in the UK)
noun, British English - the official set of rules, advice, and information about how to drive and behave on the road (esp. in the UK)
noun - a situation in which many people are killed violently, especially in a short period of time or in a brutal way
noun - a method of learning a language (or experiencing a culture) by being completely surrounded by it, without using your native language
noun - a situation in which one event or action causes a series of other events to happen, like ripples spreading on water
noun, formal - a person who is officially held in custody, typically due to suspicion of illegal activity, or for political or security reasons
noun - the section at the top of a document or page that contains information such as the title, date, or page number
noun - a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or a business with the expectation of achieving a profit
noun - a style of high-end dining characterized by a formal atmosphere, exceptional service, and gourmet cuisine, often in upscale, elegant restaurants
verb, technical - (especially of a bank or lender) to take back property because the borrower has failed to make payments on a loan