verb🔗ShareTo drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space."The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment."The gossiping students cornered him with their accusations, making him feel very embarrassed. "situationbusinesscommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put (someone) in an awkward situation."The reporter was cornering the politician with tough questions about his financial dealings. "situationactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price."The wealthy investor was accused of cornering the orange juice market, hoping to drive up prices and make a huge profit. "businessfinanceeconomycommerceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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
verb🔗ShareTo handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning."That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."vehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo supply with corners."The architect is responsible for cornering the new office building, ensuring each room has properly constructed corners. "architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA piece of decorative work forming a corner."The intricate cornering on the bookshelf added a touch of elegance to the room. "architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act by which somebody is cornered."The lawyer's aggressive cornering of the witness on the stand made it difficult for him to lie. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
