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Meanings

1. 1to be temperate in
2. 2to refrain
3. 3to abstain
4. 4to hold back
5. 5to restrain oneself from excessive ...
6. 6to make notes
7. 7to jot down (e.g. phone number)
8. 8to be in preparation for
9. 9to be in waiting for
10. 10to be soon
11. 11to be in the offing
12. 12to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)

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