to ascertain the heaviness of, esp by using scales
to have weight or a specified weight
to ascertain the heaviness of (something), esp by using scales
(often + out) to measure (a definite quantity of something) on or as if on scales
(often + up) to consider (something) carefully, esp by balancing opposing factors, in order to reach a conclusion; to evaluate
weighing the pros and cons
She weighed up the advantages of the scheme
(often + down) to make (something) heavy; to weight
(+ down) to be a burden to (somebody)
to have weight or a specified weight
(+ in/out) to register a weight, e.g. on scales
to be considered important; to count
The evidence will weigh heavily against him
(often + on/upon) to press down with or as if with a heavy weight
Her responsibilities weighed upon her
to pull up an anchor preparatory to sailing