To make (something) perpetual; to make (something) continue for an indefinite time; also, to preserve (something) from extinction or oblivion.
To prolong the existence of (something) by repetition; to reinforce.
To record (the testimony of a witness) which may be lost before a matter comes to trial.
Perpetual, or made perpetual; continued for an indefinite time.
To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity, or extent; to lessen.
To take in the slack of (a rope).
To reduce (sail) by taking it in.
To become shorter.
To make shorter; to abbreviate.
To make short or friable, as pastry, with butter, lard, etc.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive (of).