in the abstract

v cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense v be the cause or source of v transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody v convey or reveal information v convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense v

n the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length v cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense v be the cause or source of v transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody v convey or reveal information v convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.

n a circular segment of a curve n the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course n (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession n an unforeseen development n a movement in a new direction n the act of turning away or in the opposite direction n turning or twisting around (in place) n a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) n (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive n a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program n a favor for someone n taking a short walk out and back v change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense v undergo a transformation or a change of position or action v undergo a change or development v cause to move around or rotate v change to the contrary v pass to the other side of v pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute