- deliver⇄adj. (Archaic.) active; nimble; agile.
- deliver⇄deliver, verb, adjective.
- deliver⇄expr. deliver oneself of, to speak; give out.
Ex. The witness delivered himself of all his pent-up hatred. - deliver⇄v.i. 1. to make a delivery or deliveries.
Ex. Our store delivers every afternoon.
2. (U.S., Figurative.) to carry out or fulfill an expectation; make good.
Ex. This autumn the President has a major opportunity to deliver on his pledge - deliver⇄v.t. 1. to carry and give out; distribute.
Ex. The postman delivers letters.
2. to give up; hand over.
Ex. Dick delivered his mother's message to Mrs. Brown. The traitor delivered the fort to the enemy.
(SYN) surrender, yield.