to cause prices to increase
価格を引き上げる (kakaku o hikiageru)
"High demand for oil has driven up prices around the world."
"石油の需要が世界中で価格を引き上げた。" (Sekiyu no juyou ga sekai-jū de kakaku o **hikiageta**.)
to adjust behavior and habits to fit in with a local communi...
to throw something away or get rid of it properly
to socialize and talk with different people
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
to become happier or more cheerful
to release built-up stress or pressure