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establish oneself — create a stable condition for oneself, settle oneself (in a career, financially, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
establish — es•tab•lish [[t]ɪˈstæb lɪʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to bring into being on a firm or permanent basis; found; institute: to establish a university[/ex] 2) to install or settle in a position, place, business, etc.: to establish oneself in business[/ex] 3) to… … From formal English to slang
establish — /ɪ stæblɪʃ/ verb to set up or to open ● The company has established a branch in Australia. ● The business was established in Scotland in 1823. ● It is still a young company, having been established for only four years. ♦ to establish oneself in… … Dictionary of banking and finance
establish — /əsˈtæblɪʃ / (say uhs tablish) verb (t) 1. to set up on a firm or permanent basis; institute; found: to establish a government; to establish a business; to establish a university. 2. to settle or install in a position, business, etc.: to… …
dig oneself in — Establish oneself, dig out Find … A concise dictionary of English slang
set oneself up as — establish oneself in (a particular occupation) he set himself up as an attorney in St. Louis ■ claim to be or act like a specified kind of person (used to indicate skepticism as to someone s right or ability to do so) he set himself up as a… … Useful english dictionary
establish — v.tr. 1 set up or consolidate (a business, system, etc.) on a permanent basis. 2 (foll. by in) settle (a person or oneself) in some capacity. 3 (esp. as established adj.) achieve permanent acceptance for (a custom, belief, practice, institution,… … Useful english dictionary
dig oneself in — 1. To entrench oneself 2. To establish oneself in a position • • • Main Entry: ↑dig … Useful english dictionary
prove oneself — verb show one s ability or courage (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑prove, ↑demonstrate, ↑establish, ↑show, ↑shew • Verb Frames: Somebody s * * * DEMONSTRATE ONE S ABILITIES/QUALI … Useful english dictionary
square oneself with — {v. phr.} To apologize; re establish friendship with; make amends. * / Mr. Alien is very angry with you for leaving the firm, Bob said. It will take more than a few words and a drink to square yourself with him. / … Dictionary of American idioms
