(literally, also figurative) In an armed encounter, to attract gunfire from an adversary, whether unintentionally or deliberately for the purpose of allowing one's allies or colleagues to gain a tactical advantage over the adversary.

To wound one's opponent in such a way that they bleed. / (figuratively) To have an injurious effect; to strike home, as a barb or insult.

To slacken the speed, or stop entirely, when riding a horse.

(transitive) To lower (curtains, a portcullis, etc.). / (transitive) To reduce (e.g. by withdrawal).

To form relatively deep objects in sheet metal using a die

(transitive, idiomatic) To remove by using a siphon. / (intransitive) To retire or retreat.

(idiomatic, intransitive, often followed by with) To attain the same level as a competitor.

(poker) To play a drawing hand that is inevitably going to lose, no matter what the remaining community cards are.

(intransitive) To move away. / (transitive) To lead away, or cause to move away, by luring.

(idiomatic) Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.