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| get through |
to finish a project, task, or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
| grant-in-aid |
a grant of funds made by the federal government to a state or by a foundation to an individual or group, that provides financial aid for a project or program. |
| groundbreaking |
a ceremonial commencement of a building or construction project, when the first ground is broken with a shovel. [1/2 definitions] |
| here's to |
I wish success, health, prosperity, or the like for (a person, group, project, period of time, or the like); here is a toast to (a person or the like). |
| homestretch |
the last stage of a project or endeavor. [1/2 definitions] |
| input |
information to be used in an endeavor or project. [1/6 definitions] |
| jumping-off place |
the point of departure, as for a trip or project. [1/2 definitions] |
| jut |
to project or extend sharply outward; protrude (often fol. by "out"). [1/2 definitions] |
| kingpin |
(informal) the key or dominant person in an organization, project, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| lead time |
the period of time between the decision to begin a project and its completion, as between the planning and completed manufacture of a product. |
| lineup |
a group of persons, organizations, or things involved in some project, display, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| magic lantern |
an instrument formerly used to project and enlarge photographic slides. |
| manpower |
the number of workers available or needed, usu. for a particular organization or project; labor force. [1/2 definitions] |
| marplot |
one who ruins a plan or project by meddlesome, officious interference. |
| ooze1 |
to project (a quality), often excessively or insincerely. [1/7 definitions] |
| overbite |
an abnormal dental condition in which the upper front teeth project over the lower. |
| overhang |
to project over something; stick out. [1/5 definitions] |
| pitch in |
(informal) to contribute to a joint project; cooperate with others; help. [2 definitions] |
| poke |
to project, esp. suddenly; thrust. [1/12 definitions] |
| projectable |
combined form of project. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
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