Present participle for to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
“But after I won three of the next four holes to square the match, suddenly I was flying high.”
Present participle for to be compatible or consistent with
“They must satisfy moral needs, common sense, and instinct, and must square with the facts of science.”
Present participle for to adapt something to be consistent with
“When you talk of divine truth nowadays, expect that men will square your theories with the spiritual aspirations of all mankind.”
Present participle for to deal with, or reach an agreement about, something
“How can we square this issue with the nation's historical conscience?”
Present participle for to pay off what one owes
“The funds helped Monroe square his debts, but even this windfall was insufficient to rescue his standard of living.”
Present participle for to secure the help or acquiescence of (someone), especially by offering an inducement
“It was an attempt to square their own backbenchers, but they have failed to satisfy them, and we are now set for a battle royale.”
Present participle for to form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces
“To begin, clamp the scraper in a vise and joint the scraper's edges straight and square with a file.”
The settlement of debt or payment
The act of bringing things into balance or harmony
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