to attack someone suddenly
jemanden plötzlich angreifen (jemanden plötzlich angreifen)
"The thief was set upon by the angry crowd."
"Der Dieb wurde von der wütenden Menge angegriffen." (der dieb wurde set upon von der wutenden menge)
to consider something carefully before making a decision
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
to support or strengthen the economy during difficult times
to improve or upgrade your abilities or qualifications
to formally present a proposal or resolution for discussion
to gradually fall asleep