(v5k,vi) (1) to be effective
to show effect
(2) to do its work
to carry out its function well
(3) to be possible to use
(P)
(exp) to have a lot of influence
to have clout
to be well known
(exp,v5k) (1) to be sensible
to be smart
(2) to be thoughtful
to be tactful
to be sensitive
(adj-f) (1) attentive
scrupulous
tactful
(2) tasteful
smart
(exp) to speak
to utter
to mediate
(exp) to have a sharp ear
(exp) to have great influence over
(exp) to have an eye for
(exp) to be valuable as scrap
to be able to do other work
to have marketable skills
(exp) to have foresight
to be farsighted
to be nimble-witted
(exp,v5k) (obsc) to have authority (over)
(exp) to be valuable as scrap
to be able to do other work
to have marketable skills