To use improper or illegal means such as bribery to clear the way or influence officials in charge; to pull strings behind the scenes.

To challenge everyone at a table to a drinking or finger-guessing game in turn; to propose a toast to every guest at the table in sequence.

an official travel document or passport used in ancient China to pass through checkpoints; travel permit to different regions or from another country

to complete a video game or a specific level as quickly as possible

to facilitate an outcome through bribery; to secretly use money or favors to influence those in power

Special word, phrase, or sign used to pass through a checkpoint or for verification purposes

a single transverse palmar crease in which the two main horizontal lines of the palm are fused into one

a mechanical gate with rotating arms or sliding panels used for controlling access or monitoring entry, such as at a border crossing or train station