catch
verb
to stop and keep hold of someone who is falling
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to stop something from falling by putting something under it or against it
to support someone or something so that they do not fall down
verb
to hold the weight of someone or of something such as a building or structure so that they do not move or fall
to stop someone who is falling from hitting the ground directly, so that they hurt themselves less than they would have done
to support something such as a wall to prevent it from falling
verb
to push your body, or a part of it, against something solid and strong in order to support yourself or to avoid falling
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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