raise head; document format; payee/recipient line
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to raise one's head; to stand up straight; to gain confidence
Often used metaphorically to describe people, groups, or concepts gaining confidence, status, or freedom after oppression.
He took a deep breath and finally dared to raise his head and speak at the meeting.
The women's rights movement has allowed many women to stand tall in society.
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After years of effort, this ethnic group can finally hold their heads high.
verb
(historical) to start a new line out of respect when writing a name or title
archaicA historical convention in formal writing to show respect; rarely used in modern everyday contexts.
In Qing Dynasty official documents, one had to start a new line when writing the emperor's name.
This ancient letter used the 'tai tou' format for all references to the recipient.
noun
(historical) the space or line where a respected name is written; (modern) payee or recipient line on a form
In modern usage, primarily refers to the line on invoices, receipts, or forms where the payee's or recipient's name is written.
Please write the company's full name as the payee on the invoice.
The payee line on this remittance slip is wrong; it needs to be reissued.
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You need to fill in the accurate recipient information on the express delivery slip.