practice
prak tuhs
- n a customary way of operation or behavior
it is their practice to give annual raises - n systematic training by multiple repetitions
practice makes perfect - n translating an idea into action
a hard theory to put into practice - n the exercise of a profession
the practice of the law
I took over his practice when he retired - n knowledge of how something is usually done
it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner - v carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
practice law - v learn by repetition
Pianists practice scales - v engage in a rehearsal (of)
- v avail oneself to
practice a religion
practice non-violent resistance - v engage in or perform
practice safe sex
- A person with an illness cannot practice to a higher level.
- But those who practice sadomasochismincluding those halting dabblers who tee-hee their way through spankings, hoping to paddle excitement into their marriageknow it's .
- Millions of Americansmany of whom don't even own crystalspractice meditation every day.