whereabouts; source; assignment; placement
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesnoun
whereabouts; location of something lost or missing
Used to indicate the location or fate of lost items, missing persons, or unresolved matters.
The whereabouts of the lost luggage have finally been determined.
The whereabouts of the missing child remain unknown.
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The whereabouts of that money have finally been traced clearly.
noun
assured source; guarantee; means of support
Refers to funding, livelihood, or support that is secured or expected.
There is still no assured source for this funding.
After losing his job, he had no means of support.
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Once the funding is secured, the project can be launched.
verb
to be assigned to; to fall upon (someone's responsibility)
Indicates that a task or responsibility is placed on someone.
This matter is now your responsibility.
This task is assigned to your team.
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The follow-up work falls to the technical department.
verb
to place; to put; to settle (in early vernacular)
archaicUsed in early vernacular Chinese, often followed by complements like 停当.
Place the suitcase properly.
The luggage has already been put away.
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Place these goods in the warehouse.