(North America, idiomatic) To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.
(North America, idiomatic) To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.
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(chiefly, US, idiom, informal) to rely on (someone or something) for success.
(US, transitive) To try to get (a ride) in this manner.
(intransitive) To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
(intransitive, by extension) To be carried along with something else.
A sudden pull.