air

go out in the fresh air.

"to go and air myself in my native fields"

by Arminkshipper July 27, 2025

Locked in

a state of such concentration that one is able to perform at the peak of one's physical or mental capabilities.

"I was locked in, completing the first nine holes in one under par"

by Arminkshipper June 18, 2025

Juicing up

Brightening something up.

"a friend needed help juicing up a fashion show"

by Arminkshipper July 23, 2025

Strip

divest (a bond) of its interest coupons so that it and they may be sold separately.

The investor decided to strip the coupon payments from their bond, as it would allow them to sell the bond itself and the coupon payments separately.

by Arminkshipper May 19, 2025

bump

a lump on a person's skull, formerly thought to indicate a particular mental faculty.

In the bygone days of phrenology, feeling a pronounced bump on someone's head might lead you to believe they possessed a strong mathematical aptitude.

by Arminkshipper July 23, 2024

Articulation

Clarity in the execution of subsequent notes.

The violins' flawless articulation is stunning.

by Arminkshipper June 28, 2024

Close

make (a data file) inaccessible after use, so that it is securely stored until required again.

"a statement is used to close a data file"

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024