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"To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind."
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"(nautical, transitive) To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind."
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"To encourage by (or as if by) applauding."
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"(transitive) To encourage by (or as if by) applauding."
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"To decide to make a concerted effort to do something; to operate with dedication and vigor."
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"(dated, slang, US) To decide to make a concerted effort to do something; to operate with dedication and vigor."
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"To encourage by (or as if by) applauding."
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"(transitive) To encourage by (or as if by) applauding."
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"To decide to make a concerted effort to do something; to operate with dedication and vigor."
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