to gain a good position; to achieve prosperity.

to attain a better position (in the heavens).

= ಕದವಿಕ್ಕು - 2.

to sustain injuries as from a stroke, hit, blow, etc.

to hold or take, a weapon in the hand; to be ready to fight.

to take (one's) course; to follow one's (intended) path.

(mus.) to catch the pace (of the singer or player of an instrument).

to hold a club; to be ready for a cub-fight.