to mortgage; to pawn; to pledge something as security for a loan

(bound form) to rhyme, especially in poetry or songs

to detain in custody; to keep someone under guard

to escort and protect; to send under guard, such as prisoners or goods in transit

to sign a document; to make a mark or signature as proof

to place a bet; to stake money on something in gambling

to shelve or put aside; to leave a document or task unattended for a period of time

a Chinese surname

(literary) to be in charge of; to manage or supervise