verbπShareTo fail or fall (often used in describing the economy or the stock market); to degenerate or decline rapidly; to plummet."The company's stock price tanked after the disappointing earnings report. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attract the attacks of an enemy target in cooperative team-based combat, so that one's teammates can defeat the enemy in question more efficiently."During the video game boss fight, Maria tanked the dragon by staying close and making it focus its fire on her, while her teammates attacked from behind. "gamecomputinginternettechnologyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (fuel, etc.) into a tank.""Before our road trip, we tanked the car with gas." "fuelvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliberately lose a sports match with the intent of gaining a perceived future competitive advantage."The basketball team tanked their last game of the season so they would get a better draft pick next year. "sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo resist damage; to be attacked without being hurt."The strong security door tanked the burglar's attempts to kick it in. "militarygamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contemplate a decision for a long time; to go in the tank."Maria tanked for a few minutes before answering the teacher's difficult question. "mindattitudeactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stand; to tolerate."My grandfather tanked the criticism from his friends about the new car design. "attitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDrunk"After the party, he was completely tanked and had to be helped home. "drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
