snap (MOVE QUICKLY)
verb -pp-
1 [I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] to move into a position quickly, producing a brief noise as if breaking:Tendons store elastic energy by stretching and then snapping back into shape like rubber bands.Simply snap the pieces into place.
2 [I + adverb or preposition] to quickly return to a previous place or condition:After substantial losses last year, the company has snapped back to profitability (= started making profits again).
Thursday, December 25, 2008
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