to compare something with a standard or benchmark
сравнивать что-то с эталоном или стандартом (sravnivat' chto-to s etalonom ili standartom)
"Finance maps against last year's numbers before approving raises."
"Финансы сравнивают с цифрами прошлого года перед утверждением повышения зарплаты" (finansy sravnivayut s tsiframi proshlogo goda pered utverzhdeniem povysheniya zarplaty)
to aim something at someone or something with force
to block or stop feeling emotions
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
to complete entry paperwork when arriving somewhere
to meet and spend time with family or friends
to remain humble and emotionally balanced
