behave with dignity; dead weight
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to behave with dignity; to watch one's words and deeds; to have self-respect
Often used in imperative sentences to remind someone to behave properly.
Please behave with dignity in public places.
He is a gentleman who loves and respects himself.
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Please watch your words and don't talk nonsense.
verb
to elevate one's own status or position (especially by wielding power)
literaryLiterary or historical usage, often in the context of military or political power.
During the Tang Dynasty, regional military governors held troops to elevate their own power, refusing to submit to central authority.
He wielded his military forces to elevate his own position, intending to carve out and rule a separate territory.
noun
dead weight; own weight; tare weight (of vehicles, machines, or structural components)
technicalTechnical term used in engineering, transportation, and construction.
The dead weight of this truck is three tons, and its load capacity is five tons.
When calculating the load-bearing capacity of a bridge, the dead weight of the bridge deck must be considered.
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An aircraft's fuel consumption is closely related to its own weight.