to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
ポジションや役職の競争に参加する意図を発表する (pojishon ya yakushoku no kyōsō ni sanka suru ito o happyō suru)
"Several candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the presidency."
"複数の候補者が大統領選挙に立候補する意向を示しました。" (Fukusū no kōhosha ga daitōryō senkyo ni rikkōho suru ikō o shimeshimashita.)
to be the first to report an important piece of news
to celebrate the start of a new year
to have a small opportunity to start working in a company or...
to keep something secret
to make a problem seem less serious
Someone who acts as if they know everything.