feed the dragon en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
The dragon is a cultural symbol of China.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To outsource (jobs) to the People's Republic of China.
- (idiomatic) To buy or sell products labeled as "Made in China."
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fed the dragon | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fed the dragon | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| feeding the dragon | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| feeds the dragon | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |