to become very excited or angry. The crowd ______ when the concert began.

To eat something quickly. He _____ his dinner because he was already late for the airport.

to eat a lot or too much. Most people ______ at their Thanksgiving dinner.

to reduce an amount of something. How can you _____ the risk of cancer? cut down on: These improvements will ___ on traffic noise.

To reveal something that was meant to be a secret. We had everything organized for Bruce's surprise party, but Kate accidentally _____ to him at work. All right, ___! What's going on?

​to have a meal in a restaurant, etc. rather than at home.

​to eat food slowly, taking small amounts or bites because you are not hungry. She sat at the table in silence, ____ her dinner.

to eat or consume entirely: often used as an exhortation to children