To make a solemn promise (to do something).
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking; to drink to one's health.
A solemn promise to do something.
The personal property so pledged, to be kept until the debt is paid.
A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
A person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a college fraternity, but is not yet formally approved.
A drinking toast.
An asset or person temporarily handed over to guarantee the fulfilment of something promised, under threat of permanent loss of the thing handed over; surety, security, hostage.
A promise to abstain from drinking alcohol.
To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.
To accept into the mind; to understand.
To be in a position to hit back a service.
To take goods knowing them to be stolen.
To allow (a custom, tradition, etc.); to give credence or acceptance to.
To incur (an injury).
To be in a position to catch a forward pass.
To detect a signal from a transmitter.
To act as a host for guests; to give admittance to; to permit to enter, as into one's house, presence, company, etc.
An operation in which data is received.