A call reminding performers that the performance will begin in thirty minutes.
abbreviated form for half marathon.
Half of a standard measure, chiefly: (Britain) half a pint of beer or cider.
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
One of the two opposite parts of the playing field of various sports, in which each starts the game.
The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
Any of the three terms at Eton College, for Michaelmas, Lent, and summer.
A half sibling.
Partially; imperfectly.
In some part approximating a half.
In two equal parts or to an equal degree.
Practically, nearly.
Related through one common grandparent or ancestor rather than two.
Consisting of a half (½, 50%).
Having one parent (rather than two) in common.
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
Half past; a half-hour (30 minutes) after the last hour.
A half-hour to (preceding) the next hour.
Called by the soundman when the recording equipment has reached running speed and is ready to go.
To be under the influence of stimulant drugs, especially amphetamines.
To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry.
To hasten to a conclusion; to expedite.
To go fast.
To exceed the speed limit.
To increase the rate at which something occurs.
The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion.
The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
The rate of motion or action, specifically the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
Personal preference.