verb · to canvass or solicit for business, customers, or votes

他一直在车站门口忙着给自己的小旅馆揽客。

verb · to seize or take into one's arms; to embrace or pull toward oneself

他轻轻地把孩子揽在怀里。

verb · to fasten, tie, or secure with a rope or similar cord

用绳子把木头揽住。

verb · to monopolize or take on responsibility; to assume a task or power for oneself

他总喜欢把所有的活儿都揽在自己身上。