<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause).</li><li>to indulge in conjectural thought.</li><li>to engage in any business transaction involving considerable risk or the chance of large gains, especially to buy and sell commodities, stocks, etc., in the expectation of a quick or very large profit.</li></ul>