to gain influence by persistent effort
持続的な努力で影響力を得る (jizokuteki na doryoku de eikyōryoku o eru)
"Community organizers carve out power through consistent meetings."
"コミュニティの主催者は継続的な会議を通じて影響力を得ます。" (Komyuniti no shusai-sha wa keizokuteki na kaigi o tsūjite eikyōryoku o emasu.)
to move about without a fixed purpose or direction
to review or examine something carefully
to end your work shift in order to do something specific
to release built-up stress or frustration
to manage or resolve disagreements or disputes
to indicate a direction or possible cause