ALL meanings of weigh on
weigh on
W w - verb with object weigh on to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases. 1
- verb with object weigh on to hold up or balance, as in the hand, in order to estimate the weight. 1
- verb with object weigh on to measure, separate, or apportion (a certain quantity of something) according to weight (usually followed by out): to weigh out five pounds of sugar. 1
- verb with object weigh on to make heavy; increase the weight or bulk of; weight: We weighed the drapes to make them hang properly. 1
- verb with object weigh on to evaluate in the mind; consider carefully in order to reach an opinion, decision, or choice: to weigh the facts; to weigh a proposal. 1
- verb with object weigh on Archaic. to raise, lift, or hoist (something). 1
- verb with object weigh on Obsolete. to think important; esteem. 1
- verb without object weigh on to have weight or a specified amount of weight: to weigh less; to weigh a ton. 1
- verb without object weigh on to have importance, moment, or consequence: Your recommendation weighs heavily in his favor. 1
- verb without object weigh on to bear down as a weight or burden (usually followed by on or upon): Responsibility weighed upon her. 1
- verb without object weigh on to consider carefully or judicially: to weigh well before deciding. 1
- verb without object weigh on (of a ship) to raise the anchor and get under way: The ship weighed early and escaped in the fog. 1
- idioms weigh on weigh anchor, Nautical. to heave up a ship's anchor in preparation for getting under way. 1
- idioms weigh on weigh one's words. word (def 29). 1