intransitive. To use one's influence in putting forward a request, obtaining something desired, etc.; to make an entreaty or solicitation to a…

spec. Effort made to further a matter, obtain a favour, etc., esp. on behalf of another; intervention; the exertion of influence. Obsolete.

intransitive. To exert influence; to work influentially on, upon a person or thing (obsolete). Now only as an absolute use of 1a.

Influence due to personal connection; power of influencing the action of others; personal influence with (†in) a person or body of persons. to mak…

fig. to weigh in: to bring one's weight or influence to bear; to enter a forceful contribution to a discussion, etc. Also: U.S. slang to meet up…