verbπShareTo drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space."The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment."The student felt cornered when the teacher asked a question he didn't know the answer to in front of the whole class. "situationactioncharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (someone) in an awkward situation."The reporter cornered the politician with questions about his past scandals. "situationactioncommunicationbusinesspoliticssocietystatecharacterpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price."The wealthy investor cornered the market on oat milk, driving the price up significantly. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a corner or drive around a curve."As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning."That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with corners."The craftsman carefully cornered the picture frame with small, decorative pieces of wood. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
