have control or power over sb/sth, occupy a more important place or position than other people or things

person who sells sth in thestreet(e.g., from a cart or the back of a van)

put sth in place so it can be used

walk or ride through an area to make sure it is safe

(of ordinary citizens) punish sb for breaking a law even though one does not have the authority to do so

an act or action designed to punish sb

reason for which sth exists or for which sth has been done or made; that which sb hopes to achieve; similar to aim and intention

give a short, general description of sth, summarize

doing or planning to do sth bad, wrong, or illegal

sb/sth that , prevents or discourages sb from acting or sth from happening

be likely to be affected or influenced by sth

sth/sb that is useful or valuable