]> 2008/06/10 OpenCyc Knowledge Base Copyright© 2001-2008 Cycorp, Inc., http://www.cyc.com/, Austin, TX, USA This file contains an OWL representation of information contained in the OpenCyc Knowledge Base. The content of this OWL file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license whose text can be found at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode. The content of this OWL file, including the OpenCyc content it represents, constitutes the "Work" referred to in the Creative Commons license. The terms of this license equally apply to, without limitation, renamings and other logically equivalent reformulations of the content of this OWL file (or portions thereof) in any natural or formal language, as well as to derivations of this content or inclusion of it in other ontologies. externalID A unique, language-neutral, variable-sized identifier for a concept that can be used to refer unambiguously to that concept across OWL exports or across Cyc inference engines. label A natural-language representation for a concept that is both human readable and readable by the Cyc inference engine. These terms are not guaranteed to refer to the same concept across time but are guaranteed to be consistent within a particular OWL export. Use 'cycAnnot:externalID' for unambiguously referring to a concept across OWL exports or across Cyc inference engines. typical human activity type at least once TypicalHumanActivityType-AtLeastOnce The collection of specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViN65wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HumanActivity</a> such that persons typically are involved in (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjFpZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">actors</a>) at least one instance of the activity type in their lifetime. developing ailment The collection of events in which some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjE1pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Organism_Whole</a> ORG develops an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQwYVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AilmentCondition</a> AIL-COND. Note that the ORG does not have AIL-COND while developing it but only (immediately) after the development has occurred. See <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQwYVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AilmentCondition</a> for more information. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQw2IJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RecoveringFromAilment</a>. DevelopingAilment philanthropy The collection of all philanthropy. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. Philanthropy withdrawing RetiringGracefully A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUJJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RetirementEvent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rH7V7RrghEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">RetiringGracefully</a>, someone retires gracefully. filing taxes The action of providing the government with ones tax return. FilingTaxes convincing Convincing-CommunicationAct A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>. Each instance of this collection is an act of causing someone to believe or do something by intentional communication. Notable specializations include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVmr65wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PersuadingToAct</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvuifHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DissuadingFromAction</a>. making something A collection of creation events -- a specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbkWe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreatingAnArtifact</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpKVWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalCreationEvent</a> (qq.v.). Each instance of this collection involves some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj27ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PartiallyTangible</a> thing being made (by some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a>) from raw materials or from parts. The end result (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbX4VZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">productsCreated</a>) might or might not be a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkFYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Product</a>. Examples include baking a loaf of bread and assembling a high-fidelity audio component. See also the more specialized <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjIlpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Constructing</a>. MakingSomething Spiking-Volleyball In volleyball, leaping into the air while close to the net and smashing the ball into the opponents' court. spiking ExpeditingSomething-HelpingAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf3-X4LctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExpeditingSomething_HelpingAnAgent</a>, someone speeds up the progress of something; facilitates. expediting DiscontinuingAnActivity discontinuing A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a> is an event in which an agent discontinues an activity. This can involve deliberately bringing the performance of a particular <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVioQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Action</a> to an end (as in "She quit running after twenty minutes"), or deliberately stopping the performance of an activity (type) that was previously performed often or regularly (as in, "The airline discontinued its service to Austin"). Note that an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a> must be performed deliberately; thus, e.g., a person's quitting snoring at some point during his sleep would not count as an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>. distribution DistributionEvent A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvcFjVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransferOut</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj9a5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DistributionEvent</a> is an event in which tangible objects are distributed from a source to various destinations via some distribution network. change of device state A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjpjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWESd5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntrinsicStateChangeEvent</a> (q.v.). The collection of events in which a device goes from one basic state (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWI7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">fromState</a>) to another (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWRgjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">toState</a>). A change of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEJkpOHSyEdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">DeviceTypeByState</a> (q.v.) might be due to an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> adjusting the device, or it might happen automatically due to the behavior of the device itself. The two most general state changes (for powered devices) are from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rKqORBnS8EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_On</a> to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r19FsDHS5EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_Off</a>, and vice versa. Many other states peculiar to specific devices can be identified. For example, the states of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjJdZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Dishwasher</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rD3GsoHS9EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">DeviceState_Washing</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r7_CVUnS9EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">DeviceState_Rinsing</a>; and the states of a trapping device might include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4roIF4nnS7EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">TrapArmed</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r3EmGdHS6EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">TrapTripped</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2C78vnS-EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">TrapIdle</a>. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjRLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ChangingDeviceState</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkLWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UnlockingALock</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rMbLuNA_AQdeX8syxx8Pr6Q" class="cyc_term">ChargingABattery</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjkXZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ComputerCrashing</a>. ChangingDeviceState prodding (AttemptingFn PersuadingToAct) controlling a transporter ControllingATransportationDevice A collection of events; a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a>. Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingATransportationDevice</a> represents some action of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> in controlling an object which plays the role of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjB2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transporter</a> (q.v.) in some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>. The transporter could be an automobile, an airplane, a bicycle, a wheelchair, etc. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingATransportationDevice</a> include the individual actions which are involved in controlling the direction and speed of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjB2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transporter</a>, e.g., such actions as pressing buttons, moving levers, and depressing pedals. Elements of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingATransportationDevice</a> are not the gross actual movement, trajectory etc. of the transporter, and thus not elements of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>. Of course a successful <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingATransportationDevice</a> event will generally mean that there was some successful <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a> too! I.e., if you successfully control the direction and speed of a car for a while, then presumably there was a transportation event in which that car transported you somewhere. And the various sub-events of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingATransportationDevice</a> event can also be considered sub-events of that <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a> --- in fact, the entire <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingATransportationDevice</a> event can be considered a sub-event of that <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>. digesting in the stomach <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVizoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DigestingInStomach</a> takes place in the stomach. In the stomach, food is converted into absorbable form. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVizoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DigestingInStomach</a> is a subEvent of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNmJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DigestionEvent</a>. After a substance is broken down in the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjlqpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Stomach</a>, it goes on to the intestine where it is absorbed into the wall of the intestine and into the bloodstream. At this point, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViz2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BiologicalAbsorptionEvent</a> subEvent of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNmJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DigestionEvent</a> is occurring, not a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVizoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DigestingInStomach</a> event. DigestingInStomach encouragement Encouraging A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> and characterized by one or more <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVifB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationTransferEvent</a> sub-events. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> is an event in which the transfer of information between or among agents is a focal action; communicating is the main purpose and/or goal in the event. That may be contrasted with events which involve communication but wherein the focus is different, e.g., playing cards (wherein the progressive actions -- and winning -- of the game are focal). Since <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> is a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>, each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> event must be intentional on the part of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rt4Hz8rsOQdiUO4DMdSL3eA" class="cyc_term">communicatorOfInfo</a>; it may or may not be intentional on the part of the agent playing the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpBwKLLsPQdiZUP7Z9IOkww" class="cyc_term">infoCommunicatedTo</a> role. Hence, a speaker on a soapbox haranguing an indifferent crowd is performing an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>. In contrast, Juliet soliloquizing on her balcony, unaware that Romeo is listening to her, is not <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>; rather Romeo (and Juliet, unaware) are engaged in an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWU4VpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Eavesdropping</a>. Communicating may be either a one-way or a two-way transfer of information (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViRxJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MultiDirectionalCommunication</a>). Every event belonging to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> contains at least one transfer of information between at least two agents who participate in the event. (Note that the latter requirement excludes reading and writing from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>, when those events are just the private accessing or generating of information.) Communicating may be specialized in various ways, such as, by the method or medium used (e.g., <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjJB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AudioCommunicating</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPa5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">NonVerbalCommunicating</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViSEJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FaceToFacePresenceCommunicating</a>); by the type of information involved (e.g., <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVihhJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAnAgreement</a>); by the purpose of the communication (e.g., <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVix4JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Teaching</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjt_5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Negotiating</a>); by the agents involved (e.g., <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj_IJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntraOrganizationCommunication</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjM8pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">StageProduction</a>). Examples of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> include a symphony performance, an email message, a telephone call, a speech, a handshake, issuing a traffic ticket -- all of which normally, and focally, involve communication between two or more agents. communication Communicating A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVioQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Action</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViGFZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AtLeastPartiallyMentalEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> is an action consciously, volitionally, and purposefully done by (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">performedBy</a>) at least one actor. intentional action PurposefulAction creating an artifact A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. In every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbkWe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreatingAnArtifact</a>, an agent [<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a>] deliberately brings an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjSBSZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Artifact_Generic</a> into existence. This artifact may be tangible or intangible. Chiseling a marble statue, writing a computer program, or whistling a tune would all be instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbkWe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreatingAnArtifact</a>. Two important specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbkWe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreatingAnArtifact</a> are: (1) <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj2r5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IBTGeneration_Original</a>, the creation of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvkNufpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationBearingThing</a>s expressing an original thought or idea. (2) <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj-OJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingSomething</a>, where <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj27ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PartiallyTangible</a> things are created. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvcREH5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">artifactsCreated</a>. CreatingAnArtifact Misunderstanding misunderstanding sick or emergency leave A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTiNzFKj8QdifuKCqKrO1Qw" class="cyc_term">LeaveOfAbsence</a>. Each instance of this collection is an absence in which an agent uses sick time. Sick time includes absences to care for sick family members, in addition to one's self. SickOrEmergencyLeave This is the collection of activities in which some region is explored. This is not restricted to regions of Earth. It is also not restricted to the surface of the earth: one can explore below the earth's surface for resources, and one can explore the depths of the ocean or the surface of Mars. Not every instance of exploration involves a human moving to the location being explored, but every instance does involve some sensing device (human sensory apparatus or artificial device) gathering information about the region explored. Exploration exploration Connecting solid objects together with a Bolt, often with a nut. bolting BoltingTo A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rYlkK7rjLEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Manipulating_InfluencingAnAgent</a>, someone influences or controls something shrewdly or deviously. Manipulating-InfluencingAnAgent pull stringing Comparing comparing This is the collection of actions in which an agent compares two or more items. A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViwMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Animal</a> moves by locomotion (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvqY3x5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LocomotionProcess</a>) while holding some physical object, so that the object also moves. Examples include a person carrying a baby. A negative example is a propeller plane towing a glider. Specializations of this collection include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViuTJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServingFoodOrDrink</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8j5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TakingOutTheGarbage</a>. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r_9wMkJVFQdeRarRWG8BVpQ" class="cyc_term">CarryingFn</a>. CarryingWhileLocomoting carrying Nailing nailing Connecting solid objects together with a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVips5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Nail</a>. Usually involves connecting wooden objects. The process of cutting something with a chopping tool, using a chopping motion. ChoppingSomething chopping (AttemptingFn OfferingForSale) attempt to perform a sale WaterTransportationEvent water transportation event An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDTzwfqT1QdiMrpHg0j56DQ" class="cyc_term">TransportationTypeByMedium</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rbLEyhqT1QdiVH6plIvejdw" class="cyc_term">LandTransportationEvent</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a> which occurs primarily on or under a water surface. Piercing A forming process where a smooth hole is formed without removing any material from the original object. piercing doing math DoingMath stamping Stamping-ShapingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7ImwLG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Stamping_ShapingSomething</a>, someone forms or cuts out something else with a mold, form, or die. Replying-Noncommittal replying noncommittally A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJ4u6lg8QdifCcKVbiKPzA" class="cyc_term">Replying</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rd2t48vlQEdmAAAACs6hbjw" class="cyc_term">Replying_Noncommittal</a>, the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a> replies to some prior communication (PRIOR-COMM), but does not express a firm commitment concerning its content. The type of commitment that is withheld depends on the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYxpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IllocutionaryForce</a> of PRIOR-COMM. For example, when PRIOR-COMM is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Requesting_CommunicationAct</a>, replies which are instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rd2t48vlQEdmAAAACs6hbjw" class="cyc_term">Replying_Noncommittal</a> neither agree to nor reject the request. If PRIOR-COMM is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjrC5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Offering_CommunicationAct</a>, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rd2t48vlQEdmAAAACs6hbjw" class="cyc_term">Replying_Noncommittal</a> response neither expressly accepts nor declines the offer (cf., <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMAZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Accepting_CommunicationAct</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv1GowZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Declining_CommunicationAct</a>). remote sensing RemoteSensing The collection of all remote sensing. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAsXo5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Observing</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvfC7QpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemoteSensing</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. The collection of events in which a portion of some substance which is to be tested is separated out from the larger mass of it. sampling TakingASample A single visit to a professional in their office. This may be the only such visit in a consultation, or one of several - which case there will also be an overarching <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1F6JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConsultingAnExpert</a> event which this is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViQmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">subEvents</a> of. OfficeVisit office visit re-statement Restatement The collection of all re-statements. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4reNoDKiziQdiMhZ4PQmEK7w" class="cyc_term">Restatement</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. grasping with a tool GraspingSomethingWithATool A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjVtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HoldingAnObject</a>: a collection of events in which a tool (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GraspingImplement</a>) is used to grasp some object. CrossingViaRaft crossing via a raft FundraisingActivity The collection of all fundraising activities. Usually performed by organizations or individuals working on behalf of an organization. fundraising activity SportsAction sports action A purposeful action in sports, commonly used and practiced. OpeningABankAccount opening A bank account The collection of all events in which someone opens a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjGx5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BankAccount</a>. ShapingSomething A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MaterialHandling</a> (q.v.). Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a> is an event in which something (usually more or less "plastic" in nature) is given a definite shape, or has its shape changed, through the purposeful actions of an agent that cause a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvp78r5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapeChangeEvent</a> (q.v.). Specializations include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwO0U9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Carving</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTYJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Sewing</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwS3Ou5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingOntoSurface</a>. In many (but not all) cases, an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a> is also a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpKVWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalCreationEvent</a> (see e.g. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViuIpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingPottery</a>). Normally, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a> concerns the basic, overall shape of the object of change (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkIMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectOfStateChange</a>). Thus, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjq2ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PolishingSomething</a> event is not a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a>, as it doesn't affect the basic shape of the object being polished. shaping StealingABase stealing base When a runner on one of the bases runs to the next consecutive base when not during a hit, walk or error. Usually while the pitcher has the ball. humidity perception HumidityPerception Perception events where the thing perceived is the ambient humidity. renewing library materials RenewingLibraryItem A collection of events. In an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJvkqpPL4QdiGZONtUxY-KA" class="cyc_term">RenewingLibraryItem</a>, the borrower renews the term of the library loan for the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjknJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Library_Organization</a> item that is borrowed (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi3MZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BorrowingLibraryItem</a>). Thus, an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJvkqpPL4QdiGZONtUxY-KA" class="cyc_term">RenewingLibraryItem</a> results in the extension of the stipulated lending period during which the borrower has <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rMUFSGpUwQdeBm7s1xjuquQ" class="cyc_term">PrimaryUserRights</a> on the borrowed items and a fine for late return (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rGl1GPPuKQdiApYyg5URwJA" class="cyc_term">ReturningLibraryItem</a>) would not be charged. charging a battery The collection of all events in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicrpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Battery</a> is charged. ChargingABattery Holding steady in a position or posture, e.g. in gymnastics. HoldingAPosition holding a position solving SolvingAProblem A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvkQUA5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AnalyzingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViFkZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SolvingAProblem</a> is an event in which an agent uses mental activity to devise a (correct or incorrect) solution to a problem. Important specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViFkZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SolvingAProblem</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjU3pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Diagnosing</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjb7ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ResolvingAConflict</a>. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-y53pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">problemToSolve</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpecYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProblemSolvingSituation</a>. Sell-off sell-off InterpretingSignificance The collection of all <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a> events in which some object or event is evaluated in order to gain information about something else. This includes reading animal tracks to determine what animals passed by, reading the sky for knowledge of future weather, and reading tea leaves. interpreting the significance of something WettingSomething-Urinating wetting A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjMxpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Urinating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rj_Zm07J4EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">WettingSomething_Urinating</a>, someone makes their bed or clothes wet by urinating. compression Compressing The collection of events in which some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj27ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PartiallyTangible</a> is subjected to opposing forces which crush or compact the object, so that afterwards its volume is less than before. Instances are not necessarily also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj5IJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DestructionEvent</a>s, although they certainly can be depending on the thing acted on. asking where one is going AskingWhereOneIsGoing The collection of events in which some agent asks where someone is going. The collection of all <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServiceEvent</a>s for which payment is made. service product ServiceProduct inspecting Inspecting The act of inspecting something : looking over, viewing closely, eyeing critically. In the manufacturing domain, the result of an inspection is a judgement as to whether the thing inspected meets its specification. We leave the representation of this last fact for later. heaving HeavingAnObject The type of actions in which an object is lifted, propelled, or thrown by the force of a body movement. In particular, throwing movements performed with the shoulders or hindquarters, as a horse bucking someone off or a bull tossing someone. (For hurling something using an arm movement, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjW-pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ThrowingAnObject</a>.) The performer is requesting money in payment (e.g., for merchandise or services). billing RequestingPayment FollowingAStandardProcedure following standard procedures The collection of all events in which the performer of the event follows a standarized procedure which the agent knows prior to performing the event. The performer of some specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAf1IJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FollowingAStandardProcedure</a> is apt to perform multiple instances of that event type. feint Feinting In boxing, tricking an opponent into thinking you're about to hit him. A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwIU_XpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandingSomethingToSomeone</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rVM6grrtHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Entrusting_HandingSomethingToSomeone</a>, someone puts something into the care or protection of someone else. Entrusting-HandingSomethingToSomeone entrusting magnification Magnification-Process The collection of all instances in which the image of something is magnified. Systole systole The second phase in a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rAzAe4HELQdedw-lYl0wIjg" class="cyc_term">Heartbeat_Human</a>. The ventricles contract, pumping blood into the body. appraisal This is the collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViADZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Event</a>s in which someone (usually an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwVT24pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Appraiser</a>) estimates the amount that would be paid for a certain object either (a) if it were sold in either a retail or a wholesale context, (b) if a new one had to be bought to replace it, or (c) if one in the same condition had to be bought to replace it. For relating a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkFYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Product</a> to its appraised value, use <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvfrIy5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">appraisedValue</a>. Appraising SortingE-MailMessages sorting e-mail messages The collection of all events in which E-MailMessages are sorted. The assumption is that, in the #$DevicePerspectiveMt, some program is the performer. ControllingRoadTraffic The collection of instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rgTOViGN_EdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">ControllingTraffic</a> in which the flow of vehicles on a system of roadways is controlled. controlling road traffic InfluencingAnAgent A collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>s. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>, one <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> deliberately and successfully influences the actions of another (or at least the other's dispositions to act). This collection is restricted to "influence" through cognitive or emotional channels -- e.g. influencing someone through rational persuasion, through appeals to emotion, or by <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvlLn7ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAThreat</a>. Affecting someone's behavior solely by the application of physical force -- e.g. twisting your arm to make you cry out -- is not influencing in the relevant sense. Also, this collection does not include cases where an agent A influences the actions of B unknowingly -- e.g., by serving as a role model for B, or by unintentionally alienating B. Borderline cases involve the influenced agent acting in a way the influencer did not envision -- e.g. my telling you to be more assertive in your personal relationships, and you responding to the advice (to my horror) by beating someone up. influencing an agent responding to a request for clarification RespondingToARequestForClarification The collection of all instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rPmG-mtwoQdiF0sAWAfq02Q" class="cyc_term">RespondingToAQuestion</a> that are responses to a request for clarification (c.f. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rWfW_BNzbQdiNCfVCi9e-Fw" class="cyc_term">RequestingClarification</a>. SortingPapersToFile sorting papers to file Events in which papers are sorted in preparation for being filed. guiding GuidingAMovingObject A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbbEIZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DirectedTranslation</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBgG5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GuidingAMovingObject</a> is an event in which an agent guides or steers an object which is in translational (as opposed to rotational) motion. Notable specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBgG5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GuidingAMovingObject</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSafc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQr-ZJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GuidingAnAnimal</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVivYJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SteeringADeviceByHand</a>. recruitment RecruitingActivity The collection of all actions in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> attempts to persuade one or more <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a>s to join an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjVT5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Organization</a> or take part in an activity directed by some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjVT5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Organization</a>. Placing yourself in front of an opponent, thereby getting in his way and limiting his movements, e.g. in a race, or being screened in basketball. BlockingAnOpponent blocking an opponent AmusingSomeone amusing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViN65wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HumanActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpIAr-rjGEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">AmusingSomeone</a>, someone occupies someone else in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion. relief SuccoringSomeone A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf39w07ctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">SuccoringSomeone</a>, someone helps someone else in a difficult situation. voluntary perception A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvneYtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving_Voluntary</a> is a perceptual event in which the perceiving agent does not merely passively receive sensory information, but actively filters or directs how it is perceiving. Thus, searching for a set of lost keys would be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvneYtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving_Voluntary</a>, as would straining to hear something, but merely hearing a balloon pop next to one would _not_. Perceiving-Voluntary ConstructingAToDoList to-do list construction A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbkWe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreatingAnArtifact</a>. Each instance is an event in which someone constructs a list of action items to be followed. goal Scoring, winning a point. ScoringPoints aerial dispersion event The collection of all #$PhysicalDistributionEvents occurring in a gaseous medium and such that the objects distributed are solid or liquid particles that remain in suspension in that medium for some length of time before impinging on their target. AerialDispersionEvent purchase request Communicating, in some medium, a request to purchase goods or services; specifies which items the potential buyer is interested in purchasing. This implies an obligation on the part of the performer/requestor to participate in the buying as specified by the (possibly implicit) terms of the request if these terms are accepted by the recipient of the request (ergo this is a kind of offering). RequestingToMakeAPurchase visual perception VisualPerception A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjwtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualPerception</a> is an event in which an agent (an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHKA2rmHkEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent</a> (q.v.)) sees something by means of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViel5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ElectroMagneticRadiationSensor</a> (usually, the agent's own <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViTvpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Eye</a>s) detecting wavelengths of visible light. yielding Yielding-InfluencingAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4riNsW4sFWEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Yielding_InfluencingAnAgent</a>, something gives in, as to influence or pressure. A subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> in which some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwCyIyZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationDevice</a> is used deliberately by the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a> in the communication. Examples include (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjH35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UsingAFn</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTBZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Telephone</a>), <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWSDgZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InternetCommunication</a>, two-way radio communication, using a microphone on a stage, etc. communicating using a device CommunicatingUsingADevice WeatherTesting Testing a product for its ability to stand up to severe weather conditions, for example, testing a car for its resistance to wind, rain, etc. weather testing This is the collection of actions in which a human agent--that is, an individual person or an organization--requests an apology from another. requesting an apology RequestingAnApology writhing in pain WrithingInPain opening a product OpeningAContainerArtifact The collection of events in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViBBJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">isa</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjNjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ContainerArtifact</a> is opened by an Agent. NOTE that the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjNjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ContainerArtifact</a> is the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkIMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectOfStateChange</a>, and that each such object has at least one portal, presumably with a portal covering. So <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTbJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OpeningAContainerArtifact</a> means removing the portal covering from the portal (one of the portals) of a container product. The portal of a container product can be either explicitly marked (as with an `open this end' notice on a box), or implicit but conventionally understood (as with the top or lid of a tin can). opening a latch OpeningALatch A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcMpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Hearing</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7AD5LG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">CatchingSomething_Hearing</a>, someone perceives something by hearing. catching CatchingSomething-Hearing This is the collection of actions in which one agent attributes at least causal responsibility, and perhaps moral responsibility, for an action to an agent. This is a general collection which includes both accusations (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWFOSJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Accusing</a>) and claims of responsibility (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rjvc3jDhBEdaAAACQJ5GoQA" class="cyc_term">ClaimingResponsibility</a>). AttributingResponsibility attributing responsibility remedy Remedy Rebounding In basketball, taking possession of the ball after a failed shot. rebound TighteningAConnection A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjsjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TighteningAConnection</a> event, a connection between two (or more) objects (or parts of one object) is made more rigid or secure by increasing the tension in some aspect of the connection. E.g., tightening the connection between two pipes by screwing them together more firmly; pulling a knot tighter; fitting a cork more securely into a wine bottle. tightening a connection OnlineAuction The collection of all <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvotkAJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Auction_Event</a>s conducted through a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvz7_25wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">WorldWideWebSite</a>. A description of each item up for bids is placed on the website, and bidders submit their bids electronically. The transaction is generally mediated by the operators of the website. online auction SewingWithASewingMachine sewing with a sewing machine A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkF-ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Rejecting_CommunicationAct</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rfRuyDjDYQdiCNKJAqTaTwg" class="cyc_term">VetoingSomething</a> is a communication act in which some proposed action is forbidden (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r4XU04O_nQdibVrc95-UU0w" class="cyc_term">vetoProhibitsActType</a>). VetoingSomething vetoing The collection of events in which a continuous action portion [<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViQmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">subEvents</a>] of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvZTe2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GameEvent</a> is started by a ball (or similar object) being put in motion. This collection includes pitches in baseball, serves in squash, kickoffs and hikes in American football, balls being tossed in from out of bounds in basketball or ultimate, face-offs in ice hockey, etc. serve PuttingBallInPlay Hiccoughing hiccoughing The spasmodic inhaling of air. Note that inhaling is a subProcess and thereby cotemporal with this. This is just one hiccoughing event. That they often occur in a series (as do <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjRFJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Coughing</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjSW5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Sneezing</a>, etc) is not yet expressed here. opening a drawer The collection of events in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjV4JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Drawer</a> is pulled open. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjNjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ContainerArtifact</a> the drawer is a part of is also an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> in the event. Such objects tend to have one or more drawers. OpeningADrawer Perceiving perception A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1IRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SingleDoerAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvucXhJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationTransferPhysicalEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a> is an event in which an agent (an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHKA2rmHkEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent</a>) acquires information through the exercise of its senses. concealing information ConcealingInformation The collection of actions where an agent deliberately acts so as to keep other agents' from gaining some information. ShiningVisibleLightOnSomething shining A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwIVDlZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AimingSomething</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ror3RwsY3EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">ShiningVisibleLightOnSomething</a> is an event in which an agent shines <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj2CJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisibleLight</a> onto something, usually so that the object can be seen more clearly. Testimonial testimonial The collection of all testimonials. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. The collection of events involving the physical passing of an object from one person to another. The object's change in location does not entail a change in user rights, although some instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwIU_XpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandingSomethingToSomeone</a> do involve a temporary or permanent change in user rights. Those instances involving such a change are also instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjEyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GivingSomething</a> and/or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViM85wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransferringPossession</a>.--#$Causley, 2/22/99 HandingSomethingToSomeone handing BlockingASpike Blocking a spike. blocking a spike A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1IVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Reporting</a>, some agent imparts collected information to some other agent(s). Reporting reporting Conveying-Generic conveying event A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVsNyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Translation_SingleTrajectory</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvc4nRZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Conveying_Generic</a>, some object (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPqxbJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">conveyor_Generic</a>) enables or facilitates the conveyance of another object, or objects, or stuff (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViulJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transportees</a>). The conveyor itself might or might not also be undergoing translational motion (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvnwTypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectTranslating</a>) during the event. See also the various specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvc4nRZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Conveying_Generic</a>. Understatement understatementing Events in which a container (often a boat) turns over and can no longer support its contents (e.g. people, cargo). This involves at least a 90 degree turn around the horizontal major axis while remaining floating and in contact with a supporting liquid. This is an abnormal, normally unintended event. capsizing CapsizingEvent A collection of events; a subcollection of ActingInConcert. In each AllyingWithSomething, someone formally acts in concert or formally unites in a common purpose or belief with someone else. allying with AllyingWithSomething DepthPerception Seeing with two eyes, so as to perceive depth. depth perception GraduatingEvent The act of graduating from an educational institution. Not the same as the ceremony -- participating in the ceremony requires that you graduate, but graduation doesn't require participation in the ceremony. graduation TurningOffWater turning off water The collection of events in which a tap is closed and water can no longer flow through it. PraisingSomeone praising A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rgWkJrO2WEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">PraisingSomeone</a> is an event in which an agent expresses a strongly positive opinion of an agent. A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicN5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Boiling</a>. Instances of this collection are events in heat is applied to a liquid with the intent of concentrating the liquid by reducing it's volume. ReducingALiquid reducing requesting Requesting-CommunicationAct A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Requesting_CommunicationAct</a> is a communication act in which one agent requests something of one or more other agents. Requests are typically followed by responses. setting a deadline SettingADeadline A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwH5aZJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Demanding_CommunicationAct</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rfQCRhMFcEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DescribingSomething</a>. Each instance of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2afs9v-IEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">SettingADeadline</a> involves describing a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVisWZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Date</a> by which some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVib1JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Specification</a> must be satisfied. More specifically, stating the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVisWZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Date</a> that bears the relation <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r1hV3ov-IEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">hasDeadline</a> from some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rlvOL4mY1QdiY7KN-1Xb3Fw" class="cyc_term">NormativeSpecification</a>. Collecting gathering things together A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWMZaZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransferIn</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcHpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Collecting</a> is an event in which tangible or intangible objects are collected together at a single "place". The objects might come from various sources, and might be gathered via some collection network. Notable specializations of this collection include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpe5e5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GroupingObjects</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwBUJ2pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CollectingInformation</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv11YEpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RiskTaking</a> is the collection of all <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>s in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> is doing something risky, hazardous or dangerous. risking RiskTaking A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJf0isLi3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">HoldingSway_ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>, someone is master; reigns or rules. HoldingSway-ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething hold swaying RequestingMoney The performer is requesting that money be transferred to their possession requesting money EnteringAContainer The collection of events in which an object enters a container. entry dream analysis The collection of activities in which someone analyzes a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjNaJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Dream</a>. Typically, objects or storylines found in a dream are interpreted as having some psychological or symbolic significance for the dreamer. There are many different kinds of dream interpretation, including dream analysis based on Freudian principles. DreamInterpretation This is the subcollection of actions of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a> in which the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi9sJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectControlled</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHL5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalDevice</a>. control a physical device ControllingAPhysicalDevice OvertakingACompetitor In a race, passing another racer. More generally, switching places in the competition hierarchy such that the change indicates a better score for you and a worse one for the competitor. passing Mounting-Installing mounting turning on TurningOnPoweredDevice The collection of actions in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViUcpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PoweredDevice</a> changes from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r19FsDHS5EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_Off</a> to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rKqORBnS8EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_On</a>. The events that a buyer would consider major because they involve a major financial transaction . major buying activity MajorBuyingActivity LabellingAProduct A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkLzZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LabellingAProduct</a>, a label is attached to a product, typically in order to promote the sale of that product. The label may be fastened by any means of connection, including glue, staples, and sewing. labelling electronic commerce ElectronicCommerce A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHpJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommercialActivity</a>. Instances of this collection are commercial activities where communication and often even money transfer are done electronically, via <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVirUZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ComputerNetwork</a>s. visual communication A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik_JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualCommunicating</a> is an action in which information is transmitted by visual media. Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik_JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualCommunicating</a> has at least one <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjvZpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">communicationToken</a> (q.v.) which is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjPtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualInformationBearingThing</a>. Examples of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik_JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualCommunicating</a> include: a performance by mime Marcel Marceau; Seiji Ozawa conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra; a policeman directing traffic; shaking a fist at someone in anger; sending a message with flags, light pulses, or smoke signals. VisualCommunicating minimizing wind resistance MinimizingWindResistance The streamlining of an object such that wind resistance is minimized. Offering-CommunicationAct A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjrC5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Offering_CommunicationAct</a> is a communication act in which somebody offers to do something, furnish something, or make something the case. See also the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYxpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IllocutionaryForce</a> associated with these actions, #$Offer. offer CommunicationAct-Single single communication act A collection of information transfer events; a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> is a single-source transmission of information from one sender (see the predicate <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a>) to one or more recipients (see the predicate <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVqYY5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">recipientOfInfo</a>). Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> has a transmission sub-event (which is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXDRVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IBTGeneration</a>) and one or more reception sub-events (which are instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjWH5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AccessingAnIBT</a>). An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> starts when its transmission sub-event starts and ends when its accessing sub-event(s) end. prequalifying for loan PrequalifyingForLoan pulling an object closer PullingAnObjectCloser A collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8TJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PullingAnObjectAlong</a> events in which the the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFd2IZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">pullee</a> is brought closer to the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYvxbpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">puller</a> due to the pulling. squeeze Squeeze A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj-OJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingSomething</a> in which a non-#$ComplexPhysicalObject <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwNwL8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InanimateObject_NonNatural</a> is given its shape, or has its shape altered, through the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a>. Common examples include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwO0U9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Carving</a> wood into a table leg, or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rviQmpJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Sculpting</a> mashed potatoes on your plate. Some assembly is tolerated; for example, since <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViZ9JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Table_PieceOfFurniture</a> isn't a #$ComplexPhysicalObject, the creation of one is eligible to be a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rzq6Jo3DcEdeI8AACs2TnIQ" class="cyc_term">FashioningSomething</a>. Examples of non-agentive shaping, such as a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjOGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Container</a> imposing a shape on its <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjR45wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FluidTangibleThing</a> contents, are excluded. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViADZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Event</a>s in which more than one thing plays the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> role are excluded, so, for example, instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjtNpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Mob</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Group</a> aren't the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> in a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rzq6Jo3DcEdeI8AACs2TnIQ" class="cyc_term">FashioningSomething</a>, as are instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViADZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Event</a>s such as <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjsQ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingFileOfPapers</a>. fashioning FashioningSomething AcquiringAnObject acquiring A subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViOtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GeneralizedTransfer</a>. Each instance of this collection is an act in which an agent acquires some tangible or intangible item. Examples include stealing a sweater from a department store as well as buying a scarf from a boutigue. Examples where the item is not a tangible good include acquiring the rights to a conceptual work (e.g. a song or story) or purchasing stock. Note that all acquirings whether legal or not count as instances of this collection. For the collection of legal acquisitions of objects see the subcollection of this collection <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJMYAZEVKQdmL66Ehi-2ROA" class="cyc_term">AcquiringAnObject_Legally</a>. sickening SickeningAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaq5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HarmingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rebuto7KeEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">SickeningAnAgent</a>, something makes an agent sick or ill. narrowing a gap NarrowingAGap filing an insurance claim The action of filing a claim against an insurance company for having been involved in a covered event. FilingAnInsuranceClaim Navigating The collection of all events in which the performer determines the location of an object in some frame of reference, and determines the direction the object should travel to reach some destination. Navigating usually involves using some devices (compass, clock, etc.) as aids navigating shopping Shopping Events in which the performer pursues the purchase of something, whether or not there is a purchase. Shoppings may involve <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj7M5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LookingForSomething</a>, GatheringInformation, Evaluating that information, and Buying. This is the overarching event, under which a Buying may occur. divulging RevealingTrueInformation An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvxtsD5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RevealingTrueInformation</a> is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvh6nvpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RevealingInformation</a> in which all of the information revealed is true. Erosion erosion This is the collection of events in which some part of the earth's surface erodes due to the effects of wind or water. TurningOnAnElectricalSwitch turning on an electrical switch patting on the back PattingOnTheBack The collection of actions in which a person pats another person on the back, as a gesture of approval, encouragement, congratulations, or consolation. consulting a schedule ConsultingASchedule relieving pain Relieving pain by taking an AnalgesicDrug. This covers the period during which the drug is taking its effect as well as the ingesting. RelievingPain TastePerception tasting The collection of sensory <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a>s in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHKA2rmHkEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViynpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">tastes</a> some object, by means of the appropriate <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Sensor</a>, and thereby acquires information about it. hanging HangingSomething grabbing Grab PassiveSalesActivity passive sales activity Sales activities in which the performer interacts with a class of potential customers and waits to be contacted by the actual customers (e.g., advertising; contrast with <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjyGpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActiveSalesActivity</a>). EyeContact eye contact A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwO0J55wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">WatchingSomething</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which someone looks into the eyes of someone who is looking at them. A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYoLMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LookingForAThingOrTypeOfThing</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ru2DveElmQdmCz-HOU-rgnQ" class="cyc_term">SearchingAnInformationStore</a> is an event in which an agent searches an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvu__KJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationStore</a>. Examples include searching an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVifc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Encyclopedia</a> for entries related to #$WorldWarII, or searching the web (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWQvpJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">WorldWideWeb_DynamicIndexedInfoSource</a>) for pictures of your favorite <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv4C-JZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Celebrity</a>. A notable specialization is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj6aZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ElectronicDataSearching</a>. SearchingAnInformationStore searching an information store Successfully transfering a game object over land, air or water, to another team member. i.e. not a hand-off. This includes throws in baseball. completing a pass CompletingAPass power supply management PowerManagement carving A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwO0U9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Carving</a>, the shape of an object is changed by removing pieces of it, usually with some kind of tool. Some instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwO0U9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Carving</a> are also instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWIQRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IBOCreation</a> (like carving a statue of someone), in which some image or information is encoded into the product; but not all are. Carving A collection of events and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViOtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GeneralizedTransfer</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which something comes under the control of (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpXHk_CDNEdaAAACQJ5pZBw" class="cyc_term">takesControl</a>) some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a>. 'Control' here means the ability on the part of an agent to determine 'what happens to' another object or agent. In the case where the thing controlled exhibits 'activities' or 'behavior', this extends to a nontrivial ability to direct or circumscribe some important aspect of the behavior that the object or agent exhibits. Examples include capturing a wild longhorn and mining for gold. For cases where the thing controlled was previously under the control of another agent, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTA-RjiDNEdaAAACQJ5pZBw" class="cyc_term">TransferOfControl</a>. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rUuYRAnm7QdeW8MDww6W4sQ" class="cyc_term">GainingControlOfFn</a>. Note that this collection should not be conflated with <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWRg15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GainingUserRights</a>. The right (moral, legal, whatever) to make use of something is not the same thing as the ability to control that thing. GainingControl gaining control event involving a stationary conveyor A collection of events. An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv9xCWZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Conveying_Stationary</a> is an event in which one object (in the role of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwVgbe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">conveyor_Stationary</a>) aids in the translational movement of one or more other objects (having the role(s) of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViulJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transportees</a>). Note that by definition the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwVgbe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">conveyor_Stationary</a> does not move along with the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViulJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transportees</a>. Conveying-Stationary disassembling The collection of events in which one or more agents purposefully disassemble an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkH_ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Artifact</a> into component pieces. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkH_ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Artifact</a> goes out of existence by the end of the event, although generally it can be reconstituted from the pieces. In this respect <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwKaW2ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TakingApartAnArtifact</a> differs from, say, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViJ3JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShatteringEvent</a>. TakingApartAnArtifact harnessing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4reOUqrri3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Harnessing_ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>, someone controls and directs with or as if by reins. Harnessing-ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rkSROupPYQdiAos7FpwD7DA" class="cyc_term">ObligationCreatingEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvV78CJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPromise</a> is an event in which someone promises to do something, thereby creating an obligation to do that thing. MakingAPromise promising A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPO5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SocialOccurrence</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeiZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreationEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rkSROupPYQdiAos7FpwD7DA" class="cyc_term">ObligationCreatingEvent</a> is an event in which some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi_0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Obligation</a> is created. After an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rkSROupPYQdiAos7FpwD7DA" class="cyc_term">ObligationCreatingEvent</a>, some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> has an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi_0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Obligation</a> that he didn't have before. Two notable specializations are <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVihhJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAnAgreement</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvV78CJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPromise</a>. ObligationCreatingEvent obligation creating event The collection of instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTYJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Sewing</a> that are done strictly by hand. SewingByHand hand sewing VictimizingSomeone-Punishing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViZKJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Punishing</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r3ktw5rjHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">VictimizingSomeone_Punishing</a>, someone punishes someone else unjustly. victimizing A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv4jqZJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalDestructionEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rUITZnJEnQdeJeOvhLLDqxw" class="cyc_term">BlowingSomethingUp</a>, some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj27ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PartiallyTangible</a> is damaged by an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgD3bpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Explosion</a>. This collection includes the notable specialization <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQri25wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Bombing</a>, as well as instances of blowing up a mountain to make room for a road, or blowing up a piece of land in order to make a mine shaft. Also included in this collection are naturally occuring instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rUITZnJEnQdeJeOvhLLDqxw" class="cyc_term">BlowingSomethingUp</a>. Lightning hitting an object may cause the object to explode under the right circumstances. BlowingSomethingUp blowing up something A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwN75qZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RequestingPresence</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r-Rh7RLHSEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">CallingUpSomething_RequestingPresence</a>, someone calls something to arms; especially military personnel. mobilizing CallingUpSomething-RequestingPresence removal by moving A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a> (qq.v.). During a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvdISrpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething_Translational</a> event, the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1XyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemoved</a> is moved out of the object or configuration to which it belonged prior to the removal event. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1XyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemoved</a> is not destroyed by the removal event. Examples include unwrapping a present, undressing, digging up a root, and removing an appendix. RemovingSomething-Translational A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjRLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ChangingDeviceState</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkGaZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TurningOffPoweredDevice</a> is an event in which the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r4081In8AEdaAAAABAjVgzA" class="cyc_term">stateOfDevice</a> of some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHL5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalDevice</a> changes from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rKqORBnS8EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_On</a> to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r19FsDHS5EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_Off</a>. TurningOffPoweredDevice turning off drawing a filament, like a wire or thread drawing a filament DrawingAFilament Heartbeating Repeated pulsing of the heart muscle, which pumps blood to the cells of the heartbeater's body, blood being a supplier of oxygenated hemoglobin, sugars, and other necessary substances, and also being a receiver for poisonous waste byproducts of these processes. heartbeating ActingByRelyingOnLuck A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv11YEpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RiskTaking</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf377pbctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ActingByRelyingOnLuck</a>, someone acts by relying on their luck. acting by relying on luck PeriodicalSubscription magazine subscription The collection of all subscriptions to periodicals. Because subscriptions can be bought and sold, this collection is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjKkZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProductType</a>. governing GoverningBehavior A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTXheaLi3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">GoverningBehavior</a>, something directs or strongly influences the behavior of something. Segregation The collection of all segregation activities. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. segregation Consoling consoling The activity of consoling someone medical referral MedicalReferral The collection of events in which one medical professional (or group) refers a client to another medical professional (or group). A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf344ULctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Groping_AttemptingActivity</a>, something searches blindly or uncertainly. groping Groping-AttemptingActivity A subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>, instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwBcGZpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Identifying</a> are those actions in which something is identified. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAoXPJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">identifiedThing</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvarGM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IdentifyingObjectAsType</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv33g0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">identifiedAsType</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvwhroZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IdentifyingAsTypeFn</a>. identification Identifying postponing an assignment A first-order collection and a sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDDtYVLAwEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">PostponingAnEvent</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDmAKJrAwEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">PostponingAnAssignment</a> is the collection of actions in which some agent makes a decision to perform work on some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r3-sZ_qOKQdiLcdU-WcJXtw" class="cyc_term">Assignment_Specification</a> at some later date. PostponingAnAssignment A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rOKHScMZVEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">Reminding</a> is an event in which an agent communicates something to another agent with the intention of helping that agent to avoid forgetting something. reminding Reminding pacifying an agent A collection of actions; a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrz6PpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PacifyingAnAgent</a>, one agent deliberately takes actions that will make a hostile agent less hostile to it, or refrains from taking actions that, if taken, will make an agent hostile to it. This collection doesn't constrain the kinds of actions, or refrainings, that may be taken, except as to the motive and intention with which the agent performs them. The objects of pacification are intelligent, or at least sentient, agents--including groups of intelligent or sentient agents. PacifyingAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7H_sLG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Declaring_Evaluating</a>, something declares something else to be or some proposition to hold. declaring Declaring-Evaluating WinningAConflict winning A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwLJ3c5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SuccessfulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpZFCmMO9EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">WinningAConflict</a> is an event in which an agent wins a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvyEmy5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConflictEvent</a>. Examples: the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjtn5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DallasCowboys</a> winning Super Bowl XXX, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRWtUpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GeorgeWBush</a> winning the 2004 <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDI2mYpJIEdicIAACs8Eaag" class="cyc_term">USPresidentialElection</a>, the Allied Powers winning #$WorldWarII. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpLZ8qMO9EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">LosingAConflict</a>. heartbeating-human This is the collection of processes of a human heart beating. Instances range from a single heartbeat to all of the beats of a heart's lifespan considered as a single event. Heartbeating-Human clemency Clemency A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rxHU_FLG3EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">SwagingSomething</a>, someone forms metals with a swage. swaging SwagingSomething ExecutingAContract implementation A contractor arranges for, and performs, some action for a client, in exchange for some consideration ridiculing A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv20M-5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Disapproving_CommunicationAct</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r3LBpLO1vQdiLXqUPTB6f_g" class="cyc_term">Ridiculing</a>, some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> makes fun of, derides, or mocks some agent or object. Ridiculing A communication act in which agent x directs agent y to agent z, so that agent z can do something for agent y. referring MakingAReferral A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Extruding</a> event, the shape of something is changed by forcing it through a die. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> in an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Extruding</a> must be in a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkJSJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Liquid_StateOfMatter</a>, which also includes plastic/putty-like solids. Unless the die changes shape during the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Extruding</a>, the output is a generalized cylinder, whose cross-section is the shape of the hole(s) in the die, and whose length is usually much larger than its diameter. Sometimes the output remains in more or less <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkJSJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Liquid_StateOfMatter</a>, and so quickly loses this shape, such as happens when a soft-ice-cream dispenser extrudes a ribbon of ice cream. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjx7pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Molding</a>. Extruding extrusion Mixing mixing A collection of events: an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rVQm5kOVJQdaQE49TKF8KuQ" class="cyc_term">CreationTypeByMethod</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpKVWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalCreationEvent</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaY5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Incorporation_Physical</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MaterialHandling</a>. In each instance of this collection two or more substances are combined to form a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjon5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Mixture</a>. Notable specializations include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwBmE6ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Diluting</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rQGDefBmGEdaAAABgCEAsSQ" class="cyc_term">Aerosolizing</a>. molding Molding A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjx7pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Molding</a>, a mold is used to form a softened substance so that it hardens into (and retains) a specific shape. crossing a temporary bridge CrossingATemporaryBridge The collection of all mixing events of two or more stuff types in which the concentration of the focal ingredient on one of the inputs commmitted (considered the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a>) is reduced without the resulting stuff becoming a significantly different type of stuff. Diluting diluting horseback ride (TransportViaFn Horse) A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r959iILglEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">MakingAStrenousEffort</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb6jNdLtVEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Floundering_SomeoneMakingAStrenousEffort</a>, someone behaves awkwardly; has difficulties. floundering Floundering-SomeoneMakingAStrenousEffort straying GoingOffCourse ApprovingARequest The collection of communication actions in which an agent approves a request. approving a request cutting fabric CuttingFabric blocking an opponent's score BlockingAScore Preventing the opponent from scoring. redefining something A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvdsJjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Specifying</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rdMWsI7aeEdmFRQACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">RedefiningSomething</a>, someone gives a new or different definition to something. RedefiningSomething travel accommodation The collection of all <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServiceEvent</a>s that are recieved by <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViM4pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">passengers</a> during <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>s. For example, the services that are recieved during an airplane flight might include being served drinks and food, being offered a newspaper, being given a blanket, headphones, etc. The collection of all these events is represented as (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgOJ6JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationAccommodationFn</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi2K5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AirplaneTrip</a>), which is a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsY0UJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationAccommodation</a>. TransportationAccommodation call it quitting A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTZ4iJLgIEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">CallingItQuits</a>, someone stops doing what they are doing. CallingItQuits check-ining Check-in A collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViADZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Event</a>s; a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYbPbJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MassCommunicating</a>. In every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXf6cJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MediaTransferEvent</a>, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwClAZJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConceptualWork</a> is distributed to the public as a collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvkNufpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationBearingThing</a>s (IBTs). Accordingly, every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXf6cJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MediaTransferEvent</a> has two <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViQmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">subEvents</a>: (1) an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvV6pTJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IBTGeneration_Replication</a>, in which the IBTs are produced, and (2) an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvcFjVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransferOut</a>, in which the IBTs are distributed. Important subsets of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXf6cJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MediaTransferEvent</a> are <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXnI65wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PrintCirculationEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvzyIYJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MediaTransmitting</a>. In <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXnI65wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PrintCirculationEvent</a>s, the generated IBTs are <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjgDpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HardcopyInformationBearingObject</a>s, and the replication subEvent precedes the distribution subEvent. In <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvzyIYJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MediaTransmitting</a>, the IBTs are <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv4NEApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationBearingWavePropagation</a>s, and the replication subEvent is the same as the distribution subEvent. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwClAZJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConceptualWork</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvXg6i5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MediaProduct</a>. MediaTransferEvent disseminating news trembling Trembling OpeningAnAccountOnline The collection of all events in which someone opens a bank account on line. According to the Motley Fool Online Banking Center (http://www.fool.co.uk/banking/whychange.htm): 'It's usually very simple these days to open an account online. You just log on, answer the various questions, provide a password and print off the completed form for signing. If you can't print it off, they'll do it for you and fire it off to you in the post. (A real signature is a legal requirement at the moment so you will have to put pen to paper in the early stages).' opening an account online asking a clarification question The collection of all instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Acknowledging_CommunicationAct</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVitwpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RequestingInformation</a> that are intended by their performers to enable those performers to achieve a state of clarity on some point where that clarity was lacking. RequestingClarification ShapingByBlowing This collection includes instances of distending a material and shaping it by the action of blowing or injecting air. Examples include blowing bubbles or creating blown glass. blowing unfastening safety belt UnfasteningSafetyBelt See english on <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjwqZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FasteningSafetyBelt</a> testing a sample This collection is in contrast to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQCT3ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Experimenting</a>, although there is some overlap. This is the collection of events in which a sample of something is tested in order to determine something about it: its chemical composition, the presence of certain antibodies, the density of the sample, etc. These events are diagnostic in nature and usually not part of a process, such as those in <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQCT3ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Experimenting</a>, in which a scientific hypothesis is tested. TestingASample personal organization OrganizingOnesTime VirusScan virus scan A collection of events in which an anti-virus program is used to detect the presence of viruses in the files scanned. issuing religious edicts IssuingAReligiousEdict Placing objects or materials into or onto a container. loading Loading bell the catting TakingADaringRisk A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv11YEpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RiskTaking</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rV8I4DLjMEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">TakingADaringRisk</a>, someone takes a risk; performs a daring act. A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwI-tdJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ApplyingToSurfaceWithTool</a> event, a physical object is attached to a surface by use of a tool. ApplyingToSurfaceWithTool attaching something to a surface with a tool Plotting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPlan</a> (q.v.). Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r4J6w9LS_QdiGCazsWF8LuQ" class="cyc_term">Plotting</a> is an event in which some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> (or group of such agents) secretly makes a plan to do something that is illegal or nefarious. plotting Reassurance reassurance diagnosis Diagnosing A collection of processes; a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. Each element of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjU3pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Diagnosing</a> is an activity in which an agent figures out what is wrong with something. After a successful diagnosing, the performer has specific information about a discrepancy between the current state of the thing being diagnosed and the description it is supposed to match. breaking Breaking-DiscontinuingAnActivity A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rbouOcrgIEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Breaking_DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>, someone gives up something. An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDTzwfqT1QdiMrpHg0j56DQ" class="cyc_term">TransportationTypeByMedium</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rbLEyhqT1QdiVH6plIvejdw" class="cyc_term">LandTransportationEvent</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a> which occurs primarily in a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViGgJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PieceOfSky</a>. air transportation event AirTransportationEvent Cooling the ambient air using a device, as opposed to just opening a window, etc. CoolingAirWithADevice air conditioning AssessingAnInformationSource A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rCy7XXoc5QdiJ2P_V6Gt_0g" class="cyc_term">AssessingAnInformationSource</a> is an event in which an intelligent agent assesses the quality of a source of information. assessing source DisplayingFactSheetForConcept displaying fact sheet for concept The collection of all events in which some agent uses a running instantiation of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwIjnxZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CycProgramModule_CW</a> to display some of the content that a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqoZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CycKB</a> contains for a particular entity and that display takes the form of a 'fact sheet.' CommercialActivity A collection of events and a specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv7B1XJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EconomicAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjdf5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Transaction</a>. Instances of this collection include all types of buying, selling, offering to sell, offering to buy, marketing, paying for bought items, requesting bids, performing services for hire, advertising, etc. Its many specializations include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpz69ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LoanRepaying</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjXvZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Renting</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvtt8wJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProductRecall</a>. Though there is a great deal of overlap between this collection and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMOJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BusinessEvent</a>, they are not the same. Firstly, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMOJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BusinessEvent</a> does not include any purely social or recreational events (whereas a weekend swap-meet, for example, would be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHpJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommercialActivity</a>). Secondly, not all activities carried out in pursuit of business interests fall under the definition of commercial activity above (consider head-hunting, for example). commercial activity monopolizing MonopolizingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rZlKL1Li3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">MonopolizingSomething</a>, someone has and control fully and exclusively. chasing a thrown ball ChasingAThrownBall Configuring and installing a piece of software so it will run correctly. SettingUpAComputerProgram setting up a computer program ReunifySomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rnFd-9rjBEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ActingInConcert</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rm9q3pLvmEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ReunifySomething</a>, something unifies again with respect to a country. re-unifying A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvxBq9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UnrollingOnto</a> event, some coiled object is spread out onto a surface by unrolling it across the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjXepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">toLocation</a>. Once part of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a> is in contact with the surface, it ceases motion relative to that surface. UnrollingOnto unrolling onto clarifying ElucidatingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwI_EFpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Explaining_CommunicationAct</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rC868NsFaEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ElucidatingSomething</a>, someone makes something clear and (more) comprehensible. ManipulatingFoodOrDrink A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MaterialHandling</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event which involves moving <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmnJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FoodOrDrink</a> around, and doing things to it physically. One example is moving food from plate to mouth (note that once the food has been placed in the mouth this particular event is over). Animals generally use paws or hands to manipulate food. If the 'performer' is a machine (a self-standing electric mixer, for example, or a blender) hands aren't needed, except to prepare the machine to do the activity. food manipulation A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rQ8M8Iv-IEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">SealingAnArea</a> involves one agent controlling a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Place</a> to such a degree that other agents are prevented from physically entering that area. SealingAnArea sealing an area escaping EscapeCaptivity Disapproving-CommunicationAct A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv20M-5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Disapproving_CommunicationAct</a>, an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> communicates disapproval of something. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv20M-5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Disapproving_CommunicationAct</a> are usually accompanied by feelings of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgDKcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Disapproval</a>. For situations in which what the agent disapproves of can be expressed in propositional form, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv_7OW5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">disapprovedStatement</a>. It is also worth noting that instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv20M-5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Disapproving_CommunicationAct</a> differ from instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkF-ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Rejecting_CommunicationAct</a>, in that the former are expressed judgments that a certain action or opinion is inappropriate, morally wrong, etc., while the latter involve the denial of the propositional content of some communication. expression of disapproval giving A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjrC5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Offering_CommunicationAct</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBVybkLKFEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Giving_Offering_CommunicationAct</a>, someone proffers (a body part). Giving-Offering-CommunicationAct OrganizationalTransferOut A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv53bUpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OrganizationalTransfer</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwLThAJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OrganizationalTransferOut</a> is an event in which some agent (an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a>) loses membership in some organization. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwLThAJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OrganizationalTransferOut</a> would thus include lay-offs, expulsions, and excommunications. Note that any event in which an agent leaves one organization to join another would be an instance of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJp9kpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OrganizationalTransferIn</a> (q.v.) and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwLThAJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OrganizationalTransferOut</a>. loss of membership in an organization ultimatum Ultimatum purposeful composite physical and mental activity The collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CompositePhysicalAndMentalEvent</a>s that are performed purposively (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">performedBy</a>). This collection is the collection-intersection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CompositePhysicalAndMentalEvent</a>. Since each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> is also an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CompositePhysicalAndMentalEvent</a>, each instance has both a mental and a physical component. Driving a car would be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> since it involves mental and physical functioning on the part of the performing agent and is done purposively. Crashing a car, conversely, would not normally be an instance (unless the driver purposefully caused the crash). PurposefulPhysicalAction A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7J04rG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">TransmittingSomething</a>, something sends something else from one person or place to another. TransmittingSomething transmitting WatchingSomething watching A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAsXo5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Observing</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjwtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualPerception</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvneYtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving_Voluntary</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event involving the deliberate direction of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjwtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualPerception</a> on the part of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a>. See also the specialization, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rtZe3_JeNQdeFEpWcn6VbTA" class="cyc_term">EyeContact</a>. InvalidatingSomething invalidating A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEOZorrjCEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Canceling_Declaring_Evaluating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rE0rnArvqEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">InvalidatingSomething</a>, someone declares something invalid. unblocking traffic The collection of events in which a previously blocked path is re-opened. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAirapwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UnblockingTraffic</a> is a purposeful action done by some agent with a purpose of reopening a certain path to traffic. For each element of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAirapwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UnblockingTraffic</a>, there is at least one <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> which is an element of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvuh8yZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Path_Customary</a> (e.g., a bridge which is broken or a road which is blocked to prevent vehicles or people from passing through it). See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAMkiJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">pathState</a>. UnblockingTraffic going down DescendingAlongSurface Any process in which an object moves downward along some surface. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwLJ3c5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SuccessfulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rrMXCcMPFEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">OvercomingSomething</a> is an event in which an agent overcomes or triumphs over an adversary or difficult circumstance. Examples: <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rfSa2PKllEdaAAACgycbQqA" class="cyc_term">LanceArmstrong</a> overcoming <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvavaGZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TesticularCancer</a>, the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjtn5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DallasCowboys</a> defeating the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcK5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PittsburghSteelers</a> in Super Bowl XXX, overcoming one's shyness to become a successful <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHlJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Comedian</a>. getting the better of OvercomingSomething perforation HoleMakingProcess A processes which creates a hole (or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViRqJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Cavity</a>) in the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rgQI44sCsEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Checking_Evaluating</a>, something is verified or confirmed; passes inspection. Checking-Evaluating checking responding to a question RespondingToAQuestion The collection of all events in which an agent responds to a question that has been posed (typically to that agent). Unlike its specialization, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViaipwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ReplyingToAQuestion</a>, instances of this collection need not answer (or attempt to answer) the question posed. For example, one might respond to a question with a question (e.g., "why do you ask that?") or respond by initiating an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r7lw9ALsAQdie9YMer6FxeQ" class="cyc_term">ClarificationDialogue</a> (e.g., "I'm not sure what you mean by ..."). powering PoweringADevice A collection of events; a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a>. An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjpkpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PoweringADevice</a> is an event in which a human or non-human animal <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> (or set of them) uses a device which is designed to transform some repetitive muscular motion into useful work, namely into providing the power for some device to function. E.g., a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjvYZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Rowing</a> event is such an event, and causes (provides the power for) the device (the rowboat) to move. The same for <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjpy5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PedalingABicycle</a> . The same for pulling a covered wagon (in which case a team of horses may be providing the power.) The collections of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjg8pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProfessionalServicing</a> events in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAkpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Person</a> is acted upon so that his/her <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rQxk2RORjEdqAAAACs6hRXg" class="cyc_term">PhysicalAttractiveness</a> could be enhanced. CosmeticTreatmentEvent cosmetic treatment TransportationEvent transportation A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvc4nRZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Conveying_Generic</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWH3qpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Translation_Complete</a> (qq.v.), instances of which are events in which one or more objects transport one or more other objects. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a> is an event in which an object (in the role of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjB2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transporter</a>) aids in the translational movement of another object (having the role of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViulJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transportees</a>), so that both objects move together along the same complete pathway (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViCe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">motionPathway_Complete</a>). Optionally, one of these objects, or some third object moving along with them, provides the force to make the movement happen (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjX_pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">providerOfMotiveForce</a>). Examples of transportation events include automobile transportation, riding a bicycle, dogs pulling goods on a sled, a wagon with groceries rolling down a hill, a person carrying clothes in a suitcase, etc. In that last case, note that the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjB2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transporter</a> is the suitcase, not the person. Note that the transporter in a transportation event need not be in motion relative to its destination throughout the transportation event; an automobile transportation is a single transportation event even if it has sub-events in which the driver and all of the passengers disembark while the car is parked and refueled. A single transportation event may also have more than one transporter. For example, a sofa may be transported accross a living room floor by two people working together. Events which are not <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>s include a river conveying some flotsam, the wind blowing a leaf, a conveyor belt moving a widget to the next person on an assembly line, or a walking beast of burden that is carrying nothing. The first three of these negative examples are instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv9xCWZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Conveying_Stationary</a>, since the would-be <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjB2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transporter</a> doesn't actually change its overall location (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwVgbe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">conveyor_Stationary</a>); in the fourth case the unburdened beast has no <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViulJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">transportees</a> and the event is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjXfZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AnimalWalkingProcess</a>. establishing a phone link EstablishingAPhoneLink The collection of all events in which a link for telephone communication of some kind is established. Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a> has at least one instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rviBwRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EstablishingAPhoneLink</a> as a subevent, since this is ordinarily the consequence of making a successful dialing connection to a phone system. This means that even unsuccessful instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a> will have instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rviBwRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EstablishingAPhoneLink</a> as subevents. See <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8spwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DialingATelephoneNumber</a>. crossing a high bridge CrossingAHighBridge The collection of actions performed with the intent of recovering electronic data presumed to be lost. DataRecovery data recovery An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvvJHdqjqQdiCS-hapOcD4g" class="cyc_term">SealingSomething</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> in which an agent acts on an object so as to prevent that object from leaking or absorbing some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjR45wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FluidTangibleThing</a> (e.g. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjADJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Air</a> or (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPzX35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LiquidFn</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjAHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Water</a>). SealingSomething sealing something seeking The most general collection of events in which an agent purposefully looks or searches for something. The thing being looked for may be a particular individual or it may be anything that satisfies a certain description (see #$NoteAboutLookingForIndividualsVsTypes). The thing being looked for may be tangible or intangible, timeless or temporally bounded. Visual perception is not necessarily involved in all instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYoLMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LookingForAThingOrTypeOfThing</a>. Examples include searching for the largest prime number less than 10 billion, Johnny looking for Santa Claus, Humans looking for intelligent life, Fred looking for any dictionary, Fred looking for Joe's dictionary, and Deep Blue searching for the best possible move. LookingForAThingOrTypeOfThing A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Acknowledging_CommunicationAct</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJ4u6lg8QdifCcKVbiKPzA" class="cyc_term">Replying</a> is a communication act done in response to another such act. Typically, the earlier communication act will have been directed to the replier (though this need not be the case), and the reply is directed to the performer of that earlier act. The content of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJ4u6lg8QdifCcKVbiKPzA" class="cyc_term">Replying</a> must be such that it (i) acknowledges (at least tacitly) receipt of the earlier communication and (ii) addresses (in some way or other) the content of the earlier communication. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJ4u6lg8QdifCcKVbiKPzA" class="cyc_term">Replying</a>s occur in a wide variety of situations. For one thing, a reply can be given in response to most any type of speech act. Obviously, one can reply to a question (see the specialization <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViaipwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ReplyingToAQuestion</a>). One can also reply to a command (say by agreeing or refusing to follow it), an assertion (say by expressing agreement with it, questioning it, or just saying "Hmmm"), or an exclamation (say by expressing sympathy for the exclaimer). Furthermore, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJ4u6lg8QdifCcKVbiKPzA" class="cyc_term">Replying</a> and the act it replies to need not be confined to a single conversation or discourse in the usual sense. One can reply by telephone to an invitation sent in the mail or to a classified ad placed in a newspaper. One can reply to a letter by sending another letter. A touchy film director might reply to a negative review in the Times via a Letter to the Editor. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2gwp9Fg8QdiNHcWOqNys0Q" class="cyc_term">inReplyTo</a>, which relates a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJ4u6lg8QdifCcKVbiKPzA" class="cyc_term">Replying</a> to the communication act(s) to which it replies. reply Replying A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r-RgGELHSEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">HandlingAnAnimal</a>, someone shows and trains some animal. HandlingAnAnimal handling an animal thanking ThankingSomeone The collection of instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>, in which one agent thanks another. Incentive incentive Overbearing overbearing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rXb84arjeEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Dominating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb915crydEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Overbearing</a>, someone overcomes something. disapproving RejectingSomething A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r1KJLsMb5EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">RejectingSomething</a> is an event in which an agent judges something to be incorrect or inappropriate, or communicates such a judgment. Acknowledging-CommunicationAct A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. Each instance of this collection is an action that conveys information to the effect that the performing agent has received some prior <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> (which was performed by another agent). An example is Joan saying, `I hear you' in response to Bette's exclaiming, `What a dump!' Note that acknowledging can be implicit; for example, one can acknowledge a question by answering it. acknowledgment The process where the size of an amount of trash is reduced by crushing trash compacting TrashCompacting Preventing an opponent from hitting you. blocking BlockingAnAttack The collection of acknowledgements in which an invitation is declined. DecliningAnInvitation declining an invitation organizing Organizing building BuildingSomething-Supervising A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi2JZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Supervising</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r1n91NLi3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">BuildingSomething_Supervising</a>, someone orders, supervises, or finances the construction of something. calling RequestingPresence The collection of events in which a physical object is found (located, discovered, etc.). FindingAPhysicalObject finding an object arranging A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJtYZ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LocatingInIntendedPosition</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWwPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ArrangingObjects</a> is an event in which an agent places physical objects in a desired <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjuI5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Configuration</a>. ArrangingObjects covering CoveringSomething The set of actions in which an agent places and/or holds a covering over a thing; the purpose may be to obscure the thing from view (''hiding it'') or to protect it from weather conditions. keeping hands in pocket The human action of keeping one or both hands in the pockets of one's clothing. KeepingHandsInPocket analysis A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rqOsrBtcSQdaEQ5okwgIq3g" class="cyc_term">ConsciousActivity</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViGFZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AtLeastPartiallyMentalEvent</a>: the collection of all events that involve considering something (real or imaginary) in detail in order to understand features of it. Examples include analyzing a sonnet, evidence or a spreadsheet. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>, which is less a matter of pure ratiocination (but may involve, for instance, affective responses), and which also differs in being essentially directed towards an existing thing. AnalyzingSomething tricking an opponent TrickingOpponent Tricking an opponent. Bagging bagging In this context, putting purchased items into a bag. Often done by a store employee. Commanding-CommunicationAct A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipOJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Ordering_CommunicationAct</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7Aq9bG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Commanding_CommunicationAct</a>, something makes someone do something. commanding the process by which an object in bulk form is flattened to become sheetlike PressingFlat pressing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWwPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ArrangingObjects</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rdpaZGrgLEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">LiningUp_ArrangingObjects</a>, something forms a line. lining up LiningUp-ArrangingObjects The collection of sensory <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a>s in which, by means of vibratory sensors, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHKA2rmHkEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaKZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">hears</a> something that is causing (or consisting of) sound waves, and thereby acquires information about it. See also: <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjASJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ListeningDeliberately</a>, the subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcMpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Hearing</a> events in which the aural stimulus is intentionally attended to. Hearing hearing performing a scheduled action PerformingAScheduledAction <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rsbM_tBrfQdidb8sjUxN8bA" class="cyc_term">PerformingAScheduledAction</a> is a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rsbM_tBrfQdidb8sjUxN8bA" class="cyc_term">PerformingAScheduledAction</a> is an acton done purposefully that has two parts: a waiting until the time of the scheduled action (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQCKL5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Waiting</a>), and a doing of the scheduled action itself (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ru_wFahrUQdiEeecBs5LMBQ" class="cyc_term">ScheduledAction</a>). PickingUpATelephoneReceiver picking up a telephone receiver The collection of all events in which a human agent picks up a telephone receiver. In instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a> where human agents are involved, the initial subevent is usually an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv1wrDpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PickingUpATelephoneReceiver</a>. Note that an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv1wrDpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PickingUpATelephoneReceiver</a> is not ordinarily an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rviBwRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EstablishingAPhoneLink</a>. Exceptions would be some military 'crash' phones. See #$CommunicatingByTelephone, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a>. A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf35fYLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Endeavoring</a>, something attempts some activity by employing effort. endeavoring Endeavoring castigating CastigatingSomeone A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViZKJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Punishing</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwXeO-rjHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">CastigatingSomeone</a>, someone inflicts severe punishment on someone. A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViG3JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SelectingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHpJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommercialActivity</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BuyingActivity</a> is a collection of events that are very generally related to purchasing goods or services. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BuyingActivity</a> is an event that is either (i) a common prelude to buying (i.e., the kinds of activities that contribute to their doers becoming buyers), or (ii) an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjL2pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Buying</a> itself. Examples of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BuyingActivity</a> include shopping for, or ordering, something very specific, and also general expressions of interest in purchasing something, such as placing an `Item Wanted' ad in a newspaper. BuyingActivity buying activity FasteningSafetyBelt The putting on of a safety belt in order to secure a passenger in a motor vehicle or similar device. safety belt fastening EvaluatingNutrition evaluating someone's nutrition A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwMLEXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingSheetOntoSurface</a> event, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkGbpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SheetOfSomeStuff</a> is spread out onto a surface so that it covers [<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvcL2cZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">covers_Sheetlike</a>] it. spreading a sheet of something onto a surface SpreadingSheetOntoSurface folly Folly applying resource event ApplyingResourceEvent RegisteringAComplaint An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rx9Ve3B5sQdeFhsmICtDthQ" class="cyc_term">Complaining</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjc6ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RegisteringAComplaint</a> is an event in which some agent A presents a complaint to some other agent B, where the following conditions are satisfied: (1) A believes that some agent (perhaps, but not necessarily, B) is responsible for the state of affairs being complained about; (2) A believes that B is in a position to remediate the state of affairs being complained about. Some positive examples: complaining to a hotel front desk that the towels in one's room are dirty; complaining to one's supervisor at work that one hasn't been provided with sufficient resources to complete an assigned task; complaining to the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsmeB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BetterBusinessBureau</a> that one has been swindled in a business scam. Negative examples: complaining to one's doctor about one's constant back pain (condition 1 is not satisfied); complaining to one's friend that one is being treated poorly at work (condition 2 is not satisfied). reporting DeterminingWhetherSomeoneNeedsAssistance determining whether someone needs assistance The collection of are events in which an agent evaluates a situation to determine whether an agent (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a>) needs assistance. DischargeWithPrejudice The collection of events in which employees are fired as a result of perceived incompetence or having a defective personality. firing putting something onto something else PuttingSomethingOnto wrapping The collection of events in which a wrapper is wrapped around an object WrappingSomething working on A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvhe7XpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProcessingEvent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r-RhUM7HSEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">WorkingSomething_ProcessingEvent</a>, someone shapes, forms, or improves a material. WorkingSomething-ProcessingEvent Hitting-CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7J04LG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Hitting_CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a>, something drives something else violently into a location. hitting Dipping something solid into a liquid. Dipping dip Cross-examination cross-examination militating A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rw3DDwrisEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Militating_InfluencingAnAgent</a>, something has force or influence over something else; brings about an effect or change in something else. Militating-InfluencingAnAgent PoppingOpenAContainer popping open A container A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTbJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OpeningAContainerArtifact</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r1n3VCgKtQdmT0LljH5VqZA" class="cyc_term">PoppingOpenAContainer</a> is an event in which an agent opens a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjNjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ContainerArtifact</a> very quickly, almost instantaneously. Example include opening the "pop-top" on a can of soda, snapping the cap off a bottle of beer, and ripping the lid off a cannister of crisp potato product.. The act of popping open a container is often accompanied by a "popping" sound, but that is not essential. For other constants related to "popping", see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHsVCdP3dQdiNfJ_p05w4zg" class="cyc_term">PoppingOff</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rsaGBTv3hQdib_fu9NQ3fzg" class="cyc_term">EjectingAnObject</a>. The collection of all locking a lock. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP4DPZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LockingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkLl5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LockingALock</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. locking a lock LockingALock local authority search A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServiceEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. Instances are events in which a lawyer does research to determine whether there are any development plans that might impact those living in a given area. This service enables a home-buyer to make an informed decision as to whether s/he should purchase a particular property. LocalAuthoritySearch A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rP9hG5SwaEdiUggAH6RYvSQ" class="cyc_term">Banking</a>. This is the collection of traditional on-site banking activities. Each instance of this collection is a complex event of one going to the bank, taking to a bank employee, doing some banking sort of action and leaving or otherwise terminating the session. banking in person AtLocationBanking sending information by telephone SendingInformationByTelephone The collection of all events in which information is transferred via a telephone line or linkage of some kind. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv89t0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpeakingOnATelephone</a> is one important specialization also includes all cases where data of any kind is transferred electronically via phone line. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi_QJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TelephoneConversation</a> ordinarily include at least one instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvq0n2pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SendingInformationByTelephone</a> as an important subevent. A collection of purposeful acts of thinking. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjYOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GroupingThingsMentally</a> is a mental act in which the doer consciously considers two or more things together as members of the same group. This neither entails nor precludes that the things in question actually are co-members of any <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Group</a>, either before, during, or after the mental grouping. For example, a football coach who imagines his ideal "dream team" engages in this kind of activity. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpe5e5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GroupingObjects</a>. grouping things mentally GroupingThingsMentally PullingAnObjectAlong A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Propelling</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvejAtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PullingAnObject</a> (qq.v.) Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8TJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PullingAnObjectAlong</a> is an event in whcih an agent uses a sudden or steady force directed toward itself to pull something towards itself. Contrast this collection with <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjPiZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PushingAnObject</a>. dragging Supervising supervising A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi2JZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Supervising</a> is an event in which an agent (the supervisor) directs and oversees the performance of some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> which is performed by some other agent/s (the supervisee/s). In any instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi2JZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Supervising</a> there is just one action being supervised; however, that action may have multiple performers. A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcY5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalCollectionEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rl936nDFvQdibGr4uJQ5Ujg" class="cyc_term">GatheringFoodPreparationItems</a> is an event in which some items to be used in the preparation of a food item are gathered together. The items gathered will include pots and pans, ingredients of the food item, and other materials such as water to be used for boiling. gathering food preparation items GatheringFoodPreparationItems PuttingBallOutOfPlay Hitting, throwing, carrying or otherwise placing the ball, puck, birdie, etc. out of bounds and thereby out of play. putting the ball out of play BeginningAnActivity beginning an activity A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rLSGpoMCZEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">BeginningAnActivity</a> is an event in which an agent begins an activity. crossing a floating bridge CrossingAFloatingBridge A collection of events, and a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSafc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJtYZ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LocatingInIntendedPosition</a>, an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> guides an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a> to an intended <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjXepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">toLocation</a>; that is, the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjXepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">toLocation</a> corresponds to the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQr67ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">target</a> of the motion. Examples include: placing a book in the correct place on the library shelves, hanging a picture on the wall, and screwing the top on a bottle. Non-examples are: absent-mindedly leaving a book on the floor (guided motion, but without a particular target), and throwing a basketball through the hoop (not guided motion, though the target is reached). positioning LocatingInIntendedPosition panting The collection of all events in which a mammal, such as a dog, cools itself by rapid breathing in and out with the tongue sticking out, allowing increased evaporation from the tongue and inner mouth surfaces. Panting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rkSROupPYQdiAos7FpwD7DA" class="cyc_term">ObligationCreatingEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4riRdIlN2_EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">ForbiddingSomething</a> is an event in which some agent (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rE3Up8t3KEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">forbidder</a>) forbids some other agent(s) (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHqCtqupuEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">forbiddee</a>(s)) to do something. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rE3Up8t3KEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">forbidder</a> must have proper authority to forbid the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHqCtqupuEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">forbiddee</a> to perform the act type in question; for example, a five-year-old child typically cannot forbid his parents to serve spinach for dinner -- at least, we would not count such an act as an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4riRdIlN2_EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">ForbiddingSomething</a>. ForbiddingSomething forbiding fastball The collection of all baseball pitching events in which the ball is thrown especially hard and fast. In major league baseball, a fastball will typically reach speeds of over 70 miles/hour. BaseballPitch-Fastball introduction IntroducingSomething A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPO5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SocialOccurrence</a>. Instances of this collection are events in which something is explicitly (but not necessarily formally) introduced to some agent or groump of agents. In an event of this sort, it is presumed (perhaps incorrectly) that the introduced object is not otherwise familiar to those with whom it is introduced (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi-tpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">acquaintedWith</a>). A notable specializaton of this collection is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-HuzEMHQdmXMu-M1eIj-Q" class="cyc_term">IntroducingSomeone</a>. involuntary perception A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv8LfOpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving_Involuntary</a> is a perceptual event in which an agent involuntarily perceives something (so that each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv8LfOpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving_Involuntary</a> is _not_ an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>). Perceiving-Involuntary vomiting The action where the stomach convulses to expel the contents inside. Vomiting The collection of sensory <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a>s in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHKA2rmHkEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj6ZpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">smells</a> something and thereby acquires information about it. olfaction SmellPerception swinging over A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFL4irjLEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgentDecisively</a>, something influences someone decisively. InfluencingAnAgentDecisively naming NamingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rE0lTRM4SEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">NamingSomething</a>, someone assigns a name or title to something. pounding PoundingDrivingSomething A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVik0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MaterialHandling</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVii1pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PoundingDrivingSomething</a> is an event in which an object is pounded or has driving force applied to it. Intentionally avoiding something. In general, avoidance of a thing may entail limiting proximity to and/or familiarity with the object in question.. AvoidingSomething avoiding requesting to make a sale Communicating, in some medium, a request to sell goods or services; specifies which items the potential buyer is interested in purchasing. This implies an obligation on the part of the performer/requestor to participate in the buying as specified by the (possibly implicit) terms of the request if these terms are accepted by the recipient of the request (ergo this is a kind of offering). RequestingToMakeASale DiscipliningSomeone A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViZKJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Punishing</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf4ANFLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DiscipliningSomeone</a>, someone punishes someone else in order to gain control or enforce obedience. disciplining leave of absence A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ru_wFahrUQdiEeecBs5LMBQ" class="cyc_term">ScheduledAction</a>. Each instance of this collection is a scheduled leave from another activity, such as school or work. This collection includes those absences due to holidays, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rUB7K2Kj8Qdia8KHO_OuC3w" class="cyc_term">VacationLeave</a>, and sick or emergency leaves. LeaveOfAbsence A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> (q.v.). Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a> is a purposeful physical action in which an agent intentionally controls an object (i.e. instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi255wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SomethingExisting</a>). It is not necessary that the agent touch the object being controlled (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi9sJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectControlled</a>), only that s/he exercise control over some of its movements, functioning, or actions. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBgG5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GuidingAMovingObject</a> (some instances of which involve a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVlIaZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemoteControlDevice</a>), <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMoZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingAnObject</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViS7pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Braking</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVivYJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SteeringADeviceByHand</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PlayingAMusicalInstrument</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPu-YpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingFabric</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMIpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CarryingWhileLocomoting</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViadpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FlushingAToilet</a>. When a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkJe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControlDevice</a> (q.v.) is being used by an agent for its primary function, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a> event is typically taking place. controlling event ControllingSomething irrigation Irrigation A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbbEIZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DirectedTranslation</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ChannelFlow</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjP0ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Irrigation</a> is the supplying of water to some piece of land by artificial means, usually for the benefit of crops growing on the land. ClosingCostAssistance closing cost assistance Roofing Building or repairing roofs (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj3iJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RoofOfAConstruction</a>). roofing entering A bank EnteringABank The collection of all political activism. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRwbWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Activism</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rxpdANF6ZQdmCHPn7I8Hw0g" class="cyc_term">PoliticalActivism</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. PoliticalActivism political activism The communication of a musical idea. MusicalCommunicating musical communicating lifting an opponent In judo, lifting one's opponent, esp. from the mat to shoulder height. LiftingOpponent ServingSomeone-HelpingAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rm8Bz0KhjEdmf3gACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ServingSomeone_HelpingAnAgent</a>, someone works for or is a servant to someone. waiting on The collection of all environmental activists. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRwbWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Activism</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQS6HZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EnvironmentalActivism</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. environmental activist EnvironmentalActivism flipping A coin FlippingACoin polling A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ro7DQwLi9EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">VotingAtAPollingStation</a>, someone votes in an election at a polling station. VotingAtAPollingStation prototyping Prototyping A special kind of making in which the first of a class is made. Often this is part of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViiU5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DevelopingAProduct</a> action. DecliningARequest An acknowledgement of a request in which the preformer declines the request. declining a request compliance with request The collection of all <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>s which one agent accepts and completes in compliance with a request from another agent. ComplianceWithRequest wearing the trousers A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8rZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">CallingTheShots</a>, someone exercises authority or is in charge. CallingTheShots PublicRelationsActivity public relations Activities used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf35fYLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Endeavoring</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf35fYLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Endeavoring</a>, something tries very hard to do something. being at pain GreatlyEndeavoring bidding Bidding A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViI4JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RequestingToMakeASale</a> and #$Proposing-CommunicationAct. Each instance of this collection is an act of communicating a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkYVZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BidOnSale</a> to a potential buyer. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVioGpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GettingBids</a>. ScoringAGoal scoring a goal Scoring in a ball and goal game. failing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf34RQrctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">FailingSomething</a>, someone judges something unacceptable. FailingSomething AudioCommunicating A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjJB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AudioCommunicating</a> is a transmission of sound-borne information between two (or more) agents. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjJB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AudioCommunicating</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViVN5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpokenCommunicating</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViespwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MusicalCommunicating</a>. audio-communicating event packing Packing A collection of events. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjxM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Packing</a>, some object(s) is/are put into a package. Note: Although <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjxM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Packing</a> is a type of event, not a type of process, nevertheless one sometimes `packs an item' for shipment by partially disassembling it and then `packing it' in several packages, and that is seen as one single instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjxM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Packing</a>, even though each of the individual packages being packed is also seen as a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjxM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Packing</a>. For a related concept, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj2b5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PackagingEvent</a>. Coloring-InfluencingAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rnnrDWrjLEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Coloring_InfluencingAnAgent</a>, someone modifies or bias theirself so as to influence someone else. coloring flushing FlushingAToilet Declaration declaration The collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvkjZ1pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">StrictlyMentalEvent</a>s in which some mental object is intentionally created, with the intent that that mental object be communicated to others so as to influence their actions. The types of things that can be specified include rules, definitions, and agreements. The communication of the created mental object is not part of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvdsJjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Specifying</a> act. Specifying specifying Categorizing classifying BreakingIntoSomething breaking into something A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a>, each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rkWGZKP9_EdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">BreakingIntoSomething</a> involves the damage to some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjOGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Container</a> is damaged so that either it can be entered by the performer of this action or its contents can be removed. give it a trying A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf34RRLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">HavingAGo_Attempting</a>, someone makes an attempt at something. HavingAGo-Attempting AssigningAgentToRole placing Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvmvc3JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AssigningAgentToRole</a> involves the placement of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> in a particular <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYjIS5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Situation</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAA5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Role</a> or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Place</a>, or some combination of the three. Some examples include placing someone in a drug rehab program, placing a child in a particular class, and placing an employee in a new location. StandingBack-AvoidingSomething staying away A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rsLznkDzVQdmVPbGS5HIykg" class="cyc_term">AvoidingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDyLQBLgHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">StandingBack_AvoidingSomething</a>, someone stays clear of, avoids physically. BuryingSomething burial Covering something, typically by digging a hole in the ground, putting the object in the hole, and covering it with the dirt that was dug out. Above-ground burials involve piling something on top of the object to be buried, until it is covered. PurposefulAction-ResourceAcquisition A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rFKk7_MkcQdeKRec3ikVZbw" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction_ResourceAcquisition</a> is an event in which an agent performs a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> toward the end of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rLDgW8nm4QdefYcWqNwYIMA" class="cyc_term">GainingControl</a> over a resource. An important, more specific subtype is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rFaDsgMkcQdeBV8OOxO2F-w" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction_ResourceTransformation</a>. purposeful action resource acquisition ConnectingTogether-Rigidly connecting together rigidly ExtinguishingAFire extinguishment Pricing pricing possessing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rXb84arjeEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Dominating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rmUCLVrydEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Possessing_SomeoneDominating</a>, something enters into someone and controls them with respect to emotions or ideas. Possessing-SomeoneDominating sowing some seeds SowingSeed This is the collection of actions of scattering seeds onto the earth in order to grow plants. Rejecting-CommunicationAct An acknowledgement in which the performer denies what was communicated to them in a prior communication. rejecting planning Planning An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVitN5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalStuffType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViGFZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AtLeastPartiallyMentalEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2M2PwI_lQdiMlK1fpHXt9w" class="cyc_term">Planning</a> is an event in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> (or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Group</a> thereof) thinks about how it will influence a future course of events. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2M2PwI_lQdiMlK1fpHXt9w" class="cyc_term">Planning</a> is not the same as <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPlan</a>, since one can plan without actually producing a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r9DYNZvBfQdiISKek7wWggA" class="cyc_term">Plan</a>. Rather, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPlan</a> is a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2M2PwI_lQdiMlK1fpHXt9w" class="cyc_term">Planning</a>. chasing a hit ball ChasingAHitBall PeekingAtSomething peek ConnectingTogether A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwTvMaJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AttachmentEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a> (q.v.). In a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicbZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConnectingTogether</a> event, two or more tangible things get physically connected together (attached) by means of some sort of connector or fastener. Specializations of this collection include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj5q5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Riveting</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQr5bpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Splicing</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRtzE5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ChemicalBonding</a>. Note that a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicbZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConnectingTogether</a> need not be a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Movement_TranslationEvent</a>, since the objects being connected may be already at rest with respect to each other. connecting VisitingLocation visiting location A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r1KJLsMb5EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">RejectingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rXjOGNscAEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DismissingSomethingFromConsideration</a>, someone dismisses something from consideration. DismissingSomethingFromConsideration ruling out Confession confession lubricating LubricatingSomething DialingATelephoneNumber dialing A telephone number The collection of events in which a phone number is completely or partially input to a phone system via an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTBZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Telephone</a>. Events of this kind are more or less the definitive subevents in instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a>, however normal instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a> will also include additional subevents, e.g., picking up the phone receiver. Note that we're including instances where the dialing is not completed, i.e., where the process is aborted for some reason. Even inputting a single digit would count as an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8spwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DialingATelephoneNumber</a>. Such 'abortive' cases would not, however, figure as subevents in instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPhoneCall</a>. HelpingAnAgent A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPO5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SocialOccurrence</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a> is an event in which some agent (see the collection <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a>) helps another agent, either by doing something that directly benefits that agent, or by preventing something that would harm that agent. Notable specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwD2KWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RescuingSomeone</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjtKuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ReliefOperation</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServiceEvent</a>. helping Expelling solid waste from the body defecation Defecating Affirming-Replying The collection of all events which consist of some agent answering a yes/no question with a "yes" (or something equivalent). affirming emergency assessment EmergencyAssessment The collection of actions performed by emergency response personnel when arriving at the location of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvqkmqZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Emergency</a>. Steps include becoming aware of any hazards, such as fire or fumes or dangerous people, noting the number and status of victims, and determining whether other skills may be needed on site. Getting two members of the opposing team out, in the same play. MakingADoublePlay making a double play PuttingSomethingIntoSomething putting something into something else A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSafc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a> (q.v.). Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRVKwpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingIntoSomething</a> is an event in which an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> guides a moving object into a new location. postponing an event A first-order collection and a sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDDtYVLAwEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">PostponingAnEvent</a> is the collection of actions in which some agent makes a decision not to try to have some type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYjIS5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Situation</a> occur. Most typically, this will involve deciding to delay an attempt to perform a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. This refers to the decision making action, not the possible action that is the subject of the decision-making process. PostponingAnEvent estimation A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Thinking</a> whose instances have a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjSh5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">resultMt</a> that is an instance of Estimate. Usually is a subEventOf services which are not instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjXE5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">StandardServiceType</a>. MakingAnEstimate CommunicatingWithTheMedia communicating with the media A CommunicationAct in which there are multiple receivers. OneToManyCommunication one to many communication wireless communication The collection of communication events in which the information is carried by radio waves. WirelessCommunication QuarterlyReporting quarterly reporting The collection of all instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1IVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Reporting</a> in which one generates a quarterly report (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rL06CME2YQdmNHKcnVQ3Hbg" class="cyc_term">QuarterlyReport</a>). plugging in of a power cord The collection of events in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkL15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PowerCord</a> gets connected to an electrical outlet. PluggingInAPowerCord Voting An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1IRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SingleDoerAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvx3ucJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Politics</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a> is the casting of a vote (or multiple votes) by a single <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a>. For the notion of the larger-scale 'vote' on an issue (or multiple issues) by all participating members of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjVT5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Organization</a>, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rT4MKVI4vQdiAA-1AaWTmew" class="cyc_term">Vote_CollectiveDecision</a>. Commonly, an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a> will consist of filling out and submitting a ballot (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rnb7r5joYQdeRl9r2vsYqaA" class="cyc_term">Ballot_CW</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rdM97cEWxQdecZreupWoyjg" class="cyc_term">Ballot_IBO</a>), whereby multiple candidates and/or initiatives are voted for or against. Any <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rMfpoxnOxQdiInZcva6xBew" class="cyc_term">properSubEvents</a> of such an event that consist of, e.g., selecting a particular candidate or choosing 'Yes' or 'No' on a particular initiative are instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwVEc1JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SelectingBetween</a>, but are not themselves instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a>. In the event that only one choice is expressed in an instance of voting (as in, e.g., voting 'Yea' or 'Nay' in a voice vote), the act of expressing that choice is identical with the voting, and hence would be an instance of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwVEc1JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SelectingBetween</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a>. casting a vote determining a median A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rw6u8FA5dEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">DeterminingACentralTendencyAmongASetOfValues</a>. One determines a median by finding the middle value between the highest and lowest values of an ordered set of values. DeterminingAMedian EvaluatingAnAction evaluating an action The collection of actions taken to determine how well something or someone (the #$thingEvaluated) is performing the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi235wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">evaluatedAction</a>. Some of the rules depend on the requirement that only one action may be evaluated in an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi2npwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EvaluatingAnAction</a>. This is enforced by a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViA65wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SingleEntry</a> constraint on <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi235wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">evaluatedAction</a>. Nonetheless, a performer can evaluate many people or things performing an action. So if we want to say that a performer is evaluating many actions we would assert that it is performing many evaluating's, each mapping to a unique action. Evaluating A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Thinking</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which at least one agent evaluates some real-world thing or situation. Notable specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViFJJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MeasuringSomething</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1TiZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MedicalTesting</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1uX5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Navigating</a>. This collection differs from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvkQUA5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AnalyzingSomething</a> in that the latter does not necessarily involve some extra-mental entity. evaluating Siphoning-FluidFlow siphoning Transferring a liquid from a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjOGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Container</a> via a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSYsapwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SiphonTube</a>. punching A process where holes are punched out of some material. PunchingAHole A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rnJDqkri8EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DefeatingSomethingByAMajorityOfVotes</a>, something defeats something else by a majority of votes. defeating something by A majority of votes DefeatingSomethingByAMajorityOfVotes A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEOZorrjCEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Canceling_Declaring_Evaluating</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r9IZMCLvpEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">WritingOffADebt</a>, someone cancels a debt. WritingOffADebt writing off towing A collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8TJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PullingAnObjectAlong</a> events in which the the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFd2IZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">pullee</a> follows the motion of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYvxbpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">puller</a> due to the pulling. PullingAnObjectAlongWith An <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv48ocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AccomplishmentType</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwUX5YZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AscendingEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rCAVpdsJDEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">GettingUpFromBedAfterSleeping</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViwMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Animal</a> (e.g. a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rIcwFloGUQdeMlsOWYLFB2w" class="cyc_term">HomoSapiens</a> or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Dog</a>) rises from a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeFJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Bed_PieceOfFurniture</a> after (though not necessarily immediately after) <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVirxZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">WakingUpFromSleep</a>. GettingUpFromBedAfterSleeping getting up wooing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwBdWmJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AttemptingFn</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ryAWtbsPbEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">GainingAnAgentsFavor</a>), something seeks someone's favor. (AttemptingFn GainingAnAgentsFavor) staring Staring The actual event of retiring from work. RetirementEvent retirement TurningOnEngine The turning on/starting of an engine. turning on an engine The activity of congratulating someone Congratulating congratulation A collection of information-gathering events in which an agent or group of agents acquire information by observing some thing or event. The observation may be mediated by equipment, such a binoculars, video cameras, body wires, an intercom, and other aids to real-time observation, and direct sensory perception on the part of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent_Embodied</a> is not required, although in cases of group observation, we require that there be at least one member of the group playing the role of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVqYY5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">recipientOfInfo</a> in the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAsXo5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Observing</a>. Positive examples: a military unit's following air traffic by means of radar or a submarine crew's tracking the progress of another submarine by means of sonar. Observing observing This is the collection of all actions in which a person aims a gun. AimingAGun aiming a gun inquiring RequestingInformation A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Requesting_CommunicationAct</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVitwpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RequestingInformation</a>, an agent asks a question or requests some information. See also the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYxpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IllocutionaryForce</a> associated with this action, #$Query. Performing a maneuver: a jump, dive or figure (in skating) that is considered of above-average difficulty for the competition. (These often receive higher rankings in terms of points.) PerformingADifficultManeuver performing a difficult sports maneuver opening champagne OpeningChampagne MakingATriplePlay Getting three members of the opposing team out, in the same play. making a triple play In a sport such as fencing, gaining ground on an opponent. AdvancingOnSportsOpponent aggressing To cut as if with a knife; the process of cutting something with a slicing tool, using a slicing motion; cutting which breaks one object into two pieces. SlicingSomething slicing Refraining An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rYztXsim4QdiOiaNZzMD5tg" class="cyc_term">Refraining</a> is an event in which one deliberately avoids some action which one would normally be expected to take. forbearing exuding A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmPZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Excreting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rt8fjErJtEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExudingSomething</a>, something releases (a liquid) in drops or small quantities. ExudingSomething turn up the pressuring A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwU8hdJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CoercingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBqwG-LjJEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">GreatlyCoercingAnAgent</a>, someone applies great or increased pressure to someone else. GreatlyCoercingAnAgent This collection denotes communication acts that serve as both an Offer and a Request that a transaction be made. If the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> is accepted, then there is an informal agreement. initiating a transaction InitiatingTransaction-CommunicationAct Contrast contrasting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv3Q79JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicatingUsingADevice</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvvYjcpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Telecommunication</a> is a communication event which utilizes an electronic communication device that is designed to convey messages over geographically signficant distances (roughly, one <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjBYZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Kilometer</a> or more). Specializations include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvq0n2pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SendingInformationByTelephone</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjM2pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FaxingADocument</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv0UWi5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Broadcasting</a>. Note that talking to someone in the next room on a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTBZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Telephone</a> would be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvvYjcpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Telecommunication</a> even though the communication does not span a geographically significant distance; for the communication uses a device which is designed for communication across such distances. telecommunications Telecommunication The collections of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjg8pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProfessionalServicing</a> events in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAkpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Person</a> is acted upon so that his/her <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rQxk2RORjEdqAAAACs6hRXg" class="cyc_term">PhysicalAttractiveness</a> could be enhanced by somehow modifying the features of his/her <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi5GZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FaceOfAnimal</a>. FacialCosmeticTreatment facial treatment The collection of physical actions in which an agent purposefully releases an object so that it falls and collides with something below (like the floor or the ground). Before the release, the object might be supported by part of the agent's body, or by some device the agent controls. DroppingAnObject-Purposeful intentionally dropping an object delivering BaseballPitch The motion of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViKuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Baseball_Ball</a> as it travels from the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkIp5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BaseballPitcher</a> to (and possibly past) #$HomePlate following a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkJKpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BaseballDelivery</a>. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViKuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Baseball_Ball</a> almost always undergoes some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwE_M1JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">NonConstrainedRotation</a>. Retiring-DiscontinuingAnActivity retiring A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwaJHCrggEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Retiring_DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>, someone withdraws from active participation in some activity. HangingUpATelephoneReceiver The collection of all events in which a human agent hangs up a telephone receiver. Most instances of #$CommunicatingByTelephone where human agents are doing the communicating are terminated by instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv5Pan5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HangingUpATelephoneReceiver</a>: an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPvhq5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Teleconference</a> might be an exception. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv5Pan5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HangingUpATelephoneReceiver</a> are often instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv8Du15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DisconnectingAPhoneLink</a>. hanging up a telephone menstruation The collection of all menstruation events. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjPypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Bleeding_TheAction</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWLc3pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FluidFlowEvent</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkGYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InvoluntaryBodyMovement</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjGO5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Menstruating</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkAcpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RegularlyRepeatedEventType</a>, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQwW_pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysiologicalConditionType</a>, a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>, and a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rcr3AEuGiQdaW-vWggaBK5g" class="cyc_term">OneAtATimeProcessType</a>. Menstruating PryingSomething the event in which a tool is used to pry some object. prying The collection of grocery shopping activities. An activity is an instance of this collection only if it includes the purchase of at least one shopping bag full of groceries. Trips to the supermarket in which less than that amount of groceries are purchased fail to qualify as bona fide instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rP0JH0RE7EdeEfAACs6hO_g" class="cyc_term">GroceryShopping</a>. GroceryShopping grocery shopping obligating ObligatingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rVM6grrtHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Entrusting_HandingSomethingToSomeone</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ranFVsL8QEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ObligatingSomething</a>, someone commits something in order to fulfill an obligation. bypassing A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvV-BF5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Translation_LocationChange</a>. Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rWgR1hGnZEdaAAABQ2sS97g" class="cyc_term">BypassingSomething</a> is the following of a path that "avoids" some object. BypassingSomething salvage A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHpJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommercialActivity</a>. Each instance is the act of saving goods or property that were in danger of damage or destruction. SalvagingSomething Informing informing A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> in which the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a> conveys some piece of propositional information--i.e. information of the sort that can be true or false. The information conveyed in an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a> is presented by the sender as being true, though it may in fact be false. Thus, passing on misinformation counts as <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a>, as do acts of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViR3pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Lying</a>. Note that the propositional nature of the information conveyed in an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a> may be implicit; for example, if Alice asks 'What's your favorite color?' and Bob simply responds 'Red', Bob has implicitly conveyed the proposition Bob's favorite color is red. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1IVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Reporting</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rSVeRKEhvQdiNRftUJQEofA" class="cyc_term">Testifying</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWXZEJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AnnouncingSomething</a>. observance day A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ru_wFahrUQdiEeecBs5LMBQ" class="cyc_term">ScheduledAction</a>. Each instance is a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance. ObservanceDay ShavingSomething shaving A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgEbppwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShavingSomething</a> event, thin pieces of material on an object's surface are removed. An example would be someone whittling a wooden spoon, someone using a lathe to make a table leg, someone scraping the top layer of mold and cheese off a brick of cheese that was left in the refrigerator just a little too long, etc. WARNING: an event in which someone ``shaves'' their body hair (a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj2npwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShavingBody</a> event) from one's face, legs, etc. with a shaver or razor is NOT a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgEbppwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShavingSomething</a> event; rather, it is an instance of the collection <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVijypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingSomething</a>. DrillingSomething drilling a hole A collection of events involving a subevent of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DrillBit</a> spinning along a major axis while translating along that axis through <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjElJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SolidTangibleThing</a>, thereby making a hole and removing part of that solid. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicLJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DrillingSomething</a>, itself, is not a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjLCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Movement_Rotation</a> as it involves not-rotational acts such as translation of the drill's body. loss LosingAConflict A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r6eDXdMO9EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">UnsuccessfulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpLZ8qMO9EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">LosingAConflict</a> is an event in which an agent loses a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvyEmy5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConflictEvent</a>. Examples: the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcK5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PittsburghSteelers</a> losing Super Bowl XXX, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rcH5edCzTQdiF08l3bo1XFw" class="cyc_term">JohnKerry</a> losing the 2004 <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDI2mYpJIEdicIAACs8Eaag" class="cyc_term">USPresidentialElection</a>, the Axis Powers losing #$WorldWarII. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpZFCmMO9EdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">WinningAConflict</a>. A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r-Rp3EbHSEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Clearing_RemovingSomething</a>, someone removes something. clearing Clearing-RemovingSomething gearshifting GearShifting What happens when a driver shifts gears in a car. This is a subEvent of a DrivingEvent in the DriverPerspectiveMt: Since performedBy transfersThro subEvents we only want GearShifting to be performedBy the Driver. Thus a suEvent assertion should not be placed in a perspective neutral mt. In baseball, causing an out. MakingABaseballOut making an out urinating The collection of urination events Urinating fielding BaseballFielding TrackingAnObject tracking This is the collection of events in which the trajectory of a moving object is somehow kept track of. This would include both the sort of tracking involved when radar tracks the course of an aircraft and the sort of tracking involved when the path of a person or animal is discerned and followed. pairing objects PairingObjects A subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpe5e5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GroupingObjects</a> (q.v.) each instance of which is a purposeful creation event in which two partially tangibles are grouped together (possibly in accordance with some general convention) in such a way as to thence constitute a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi-y5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PairOfObjects</a> that did not exist before. Such pairing events are common occurrences in, for example, cobblers' workshops, non-automated chopstick factories, and wedding chapels. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv6q65ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PairingThingsMentally</a>. Sneezing This is the collection of acts of making a violent spasmodic expiration of breath from the mouth or nose. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRN-sJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Sneezing_AilmentCondition</a>. sneeze text communication A collection of information-transfer events; a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rAdqXyqtzQdie1eG5dPw76g" class="cyc_term">TextCommunication</a> is a transmission of information that is primarily via written text. Thus this collection is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViA45wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">disjointWith</a> both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViVN5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpokenCommunicating</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPa5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">NonVerbalCommunicating</a>. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rAdqXyqtzQdie1eG5dPw76g" class="cyc_term">TextCommunication</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rotstM0daEdaEEQACs0uFOQ" class="cyc_term">EMailCommunication</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4raTkgfqtcQdiEW4OO1Oh-hA" class="cyc_term">TextMessagingViaCellPhone</a>. Text communication also encompasses skywriting, passing notes in class, letter-writing, and sending Morse-encoded messages by telegraph. TextCommunication consolidation Consolidation A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rYFAUYLJXEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">SedatingSomething</a>, someone causes some animimal to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative. SedatingSomething sedating construction A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj-OJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingSomething</a>. In each instance of this collection, one or more <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVidpZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConstructionArtifact</a>s, such as a house or a road, are made (or incrementally enlarged or remodeled). Constructing making a plan MakingAPlan An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-wD55wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HumanCapabilityType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r2M2PwI_lQdiMlK1fpHXt9w" class="cyc_term">Planning</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbkWe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreatingAnArtifact</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPlan</a> is an event in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> generates a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r9DYNZvBfQdiISKek7wWggA" class="cyc_term">Plan</a> (q.v.). Note that instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPlan</a> do not include (for example, as sub-events) the actual implementation of any plan; an actual implementation of a plan will be an activity that follows some instance of this collection. PersuadingToAct persuading A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj9l5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Convincing_CommunicationAct</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. Each instance of this collection is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> in which the performer successfully induces the recipient to perform (or not perform) an action. This does not cover cases where situations, rather than agents, persuade: e.g., "Polling results persuaded the candidate to withdraw." Notable specializations of this collection include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rtO7A2Bs-EdaAAACQJ5pZBw" class="cyc_term">RecruitingActivity</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwU8hdJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CoercingAnAgent</a>. DominatingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf37UkLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DominatingSomething</a>, someone has dominance or the power to defeat over something. dominating Events where an agent or agents evaluate the likelihood of harm to persons in the execution of some anticipated event or set of events. SafetyInspection safety inspection presiding Presiding A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r4wsoNLi3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Presiding</a>, someone acts as president. RecallingSomeone-RequestingPresence A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwN75qZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RequestingPresence</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r-Rna1LHSEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">RecallingSomeone_RequestingPresence</a>, someone summons someone else to return. recalling CuttingOffAPiece severing This is the collection of events in which something is cut into two distinct pieces, one of which (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkIMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectOfStateChange</a>) can be said to remain the same kind of object it was, while the other (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1XyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemoved</a>) is regarded as a part that is removed. Thus when a branch is pruned off a tree, the tree remains a tree afterwards, and the branch has been removed, but cutting down the tree leaves two pieces, neither of which could be called a tree, so that would not be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjFCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingOffAPiece</a>. IntroducingSomeone introduction of someone A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPO5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SocialOccurrence</a>. Instances of this collection are events in which someone is explicitly (but not necessarily formally) introduced to someone else.. In an event of this sort, it is presumed (prehaps incorrectly) that the introduced agents not familiar with (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi-tpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">acquaintedWith</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r8TwIOveQQdiWoqX4p5CGXg" class="cyc_term">mutualAcquaintances</a>) each other. shimming Shimming using an algorithm UsingAnAlgorithm A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVioQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Action</a> whose instances are events in which one or more intelligent agents (possibly software agents) accurately, completely, and "purposely" follow the steps of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjuaJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Algorithm</a> (q.v.) with respect to some input(s) (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQf6EZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">algorithmInputs</a>). In using an algorithm, one is of course thereby also doing whatever it is that the algorithm is an algorithm for. For example, in following an algorithm for long division one is in fact dividing one number by another. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvu068ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UsingAnAlgorithm</a> are by definition "successful" in that the algorithm in question must not be deviated from or incompletely followed. An event in which a computer follows an algorithm (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv6msrJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">computerProcessAlgorithms</a>) might be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvu068ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UsingAnAlgorithm</a>, but only if that event is an agentive computer process associated with some pre-existing instance of #$SoftwareAgent (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvlS07pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">softwareAgentProcesses</a>). For actions in which an agent, rather than carrying out an algorithm directly, uses a device that embodies an algorithm, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv6GBcZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Computing</a>. interrogation The collection of interrogation events in which some prisoner or detainee is asked for information. Often, psychological methods are employed to make the subject more willing to talk. Interrogations are often performed by persons with some position of authority over the subject. Interrogation FundamentalStockAnalysis fundamental analysis stirring Stirring A collection of actions in which a liquid or other substance is agitated with a continuous or repetitive motion. Stirring is usually performed with an implement such as a spoon. claiming responsibility The subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rrWKEDDhAEdaAAACQJ5GoQA" class="cyc_term">AttributingResponsibility</a> in which the agent attributes responsibility to itself. Cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWFOSJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Accusing</a>. ClaimingResponsibility card trick A skillful set of actions performed using a deck of cards that seem like magic, done to entertain people. CardTrick A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrnTpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Voting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rgpZCLLi8EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">VotingAgainst</a>, someone votes against something. VotingAgainst voting down A collection of events. An <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjzmAZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Unloading</a> event is one in which an agent purposefully takes something (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1XyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemoved</a>) out of a container (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv6WpuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemaining</a>). unloading Unloading AidedVisualPerception A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjwtpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">VisualPerception</a>. Instances of this collection are events in which an agent uses some device to aid in visual perception. This would include events in which an agent uses a flashlight to shine light into an area too dark for the agent to see otherwise, the use of night vision devices and the use of #$EyeGlasses to correct vision. aided visual perception WinningAGamePortion Winning one portion of a game that is divided up into smaller games, bouts, or sets. For example, winning a set of tennis or a bout in fencing. winning a portion of a game theorizing This is the collection of instances in which an intelligent agent forms an hypothesis or engages in the sort of thought process typically intended to culminate in the formation and propounding of an hypothesis. Theorizing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEiXVFri3EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Holding_ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>, someone takes and maintains control over something, often by violent means. Holding-ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething maintaining control over something A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaq5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HarmingAnAgent</a> is an event in which some agent is harmed, either physically or psychologically. Note that <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaq5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HarmingAnAgent</a> is not a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>, since it includes as instances some events in which an agent is harmed, but not intentionally harmed. Neither is it a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rV5OY8l_TQdeZjpV94RdHMg" class="cyc_term">IncurringDamage</a>, because that does not cover psychological injury. Although <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaq5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HarmingAnAgent</a> is not a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>, important specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjaq5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HarmingAnAgent</a> (such as <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrtcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Murder</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwBcGZZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Torture</a>) are also specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. HarmingAnAgent harmed excoriation Condemnation heartbeat-human This is the collection of single beats of a human heart. Heartbeat-Human touch The collection of sensory-perceptual events (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjDHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving</a>s) in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHKA2rmHkEdqAAAACs71DGQ" class="cyc_term">PerceptualAgent</a> perceives (acquires information) by touch. TouchPerception ManicuringSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVijypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rU7EWIbHiEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ManicuringSomething</a>, someone trims something carefully and neatly. manicuring SortingSomethingMentally sorting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjYOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GroupingThingsMentally</a>, the collection of all events in which some agent(s) puts some group of things into some kind of order (often according to some schema). Examples include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjl0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SortingE_MailMessages</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjGCZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CataloguingWrittenMaterial</a>. For cases where an agent sorts objects by physically moving them, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjyAJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SortingPhysicalObjects</a>. MakingTravelArrangements The collection of all events in which an agent arranges for some kind of travel event. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViLh5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ArrangingForSomething</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi9nJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingTravelArrangements</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. making travel arrangements EntertainmentEvent A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwLCgz5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CulturalEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServiceEvent</a>. Each instance of this collection is an activity performed by one or more agents primarily to amuse, entertain or otherwise divert others. Every instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjhCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentEvent</a> necessarily has among its subevents both an instance of (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvaXXZZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PerformingFn</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjhCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentEvent</a>) and an instance of (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSI6e5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AttendingFn</a> <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjhCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentEvent</a>). It is thus distinguished from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjgzpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RecreationalActivity</a>: a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjgzpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RecreationalActivity</a> need not involve any entertainers, whereas an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjhCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentEvent</a> will always involve both an entertainer, and an entertainee. Note: This collection is more general than <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjAJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentPerformance</a>. For instance, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViy25wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">JokeTelling</a> is a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjhCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentEvent</a>, since it involves both an entertainer and an entertainee, Such an event, however, can occur under informal circumstances, and need not be a formal performance. Thus <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViy25wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">JokeTelling</a> is not a spec of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjAJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentPerformance</a>. NB: one need not be an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQrkuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Entertainer</a> to play the role of entertainer in an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjhCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EntertainmentEvent</a>. entertainment event A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTWo7vsFcEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExpoundingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rfQCRhMFcEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DescribingSomething</a>, someone gives a description of something. describing DescribingSomething making an assist Passing to someone who makes a successful shot. MakingAnAssist LandTransportationEvent An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDTzwfqT1QdiMrpHg0j56DQ" class="cyc_term">TransportationTypeByMedium</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rbLEyhqT1QdiVH6plIvejdw" class="cyc_term">LandTransportationEvent</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a> which occurs primarily on or under a land surface. land transportation event DatingAnObject estimating something's age The collection of all events of estimating the age of an object. Examples include carbon dating of fossils, counting the rings in the trunk of a tree to find out how old it is, or estimating the age of an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ArtObject</a> by the materials and techniques used to create it. A collection of events. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgESm5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Crumpling</a> event is an event of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj4o5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapeChangeWithoutRemovingMaterial</a> in which some particular sheetlike object (e.g., a piece of paper, a cloth sheet, or a fender) is crumpled. Crumpling crumpling The public statement of something believed to be factual (therefore, it is disjoint with <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVizHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">StoryTelling</a>). It can be written or spoken, but is almost always verbal, not visual. Announcing is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViexZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Communicating</a>, since there are receiving agents. AnnouncingSomething announcing holding one's own A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rJVel8LZqEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExercisingAuthoritativeControlOverSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDJ67HLitEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">MaintainingOnesPosition</a>, someone maintains their position and is in control of a situation. MaintainingOnesPosition SuctioningSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rj_aN4rJ4EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">EvacuatingSomething_Excreting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rw4dXZLKNEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">SuctioningSomething</a>, someone empties or cleans (a body cavity) by the force of suction. suctioning LiftingAnObject A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwUX5YZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AscendingEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUkJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LiftingAnObject</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> in which an agent lifts (i.e. raises the altitude of) a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj27ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PartiallyTangible</a> object. This includes lifting an object with a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHL5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalDevice</a>, e.g. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVikIJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Tongs</a> or a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv2UB2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Forklift</a>. lifting A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSafc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7JN1LG6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Piling_PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a>, someone places or lays something as if in a pile. piling Piling-PuttingSomethingSomewhere thinking Thinking A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv96N1JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntentionalMentalEvent</a>. Each instance of this collection is a thinking process in which it is essential that an agent uses information about the current state of the world (or some portion of the world). Notable specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Thinking</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkMjZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MakingAPlan</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjt_5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Negotiating</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkHc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InventingSomething</a>. family planning FamilyPlanning The collection of all family planning evenns. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. offering resistance PuttingUpResistance A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rAWgQ-rtUEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">PuttingUpResistance</a>, someone mounts resistance. manually produced invitation SendingAnInvitation-ManuallyProduced The collection of events in which an invitation to attend a social event is produced directly by a human agent -- e.g., by writing a note or making a phone call. AskingWhetherOneHasEaten asking whether one has eaten The collection of events in which some agent asks somene whether one has eaten. aiming a projectile launcher AimingAProjectileLauncher Positioning a projectile launcher so that its missile will hit the intended target. Or perhaps, positioning in the way the user *thinks* will strike the target. May be done by a human user or by an automatic device (as in guided missiles). The collection of all bodily recoiling events, or involuntary reactions of the body to being startled or suddenly repelled. Usually accompanied by blinking and mild tachycardia. The body pulls back or 'starts' at some shock or stimulus. bodily recoiling BodilyRecoiling Braking, using either a hand brake, an emergency brake, or a foot brake. Braking braking trim Cutting small pieces that aren't wanted off of an object. Trimming installation InstallingAnObject The action of installing some object somewhat permanently in the place where it is to be used. For example, placing a door in a doorway or placing a car stereo system in a car. This concept probably also includes actions in which substances are put in a place where they are to be used, as in placing oil in car or freon in an air conditioning system, even though we do not commonly use the word 'install' in those cases. ShuttingOffSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rz3VdSrgHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ShuttingOffSomething</a>, something stems the flow of something. closing off Disqualification A penalty of automatically losing the game, or not being allowed to compete. disqualification DialingATelephoneNumber-Manual manually dialing a telephone number The collection of all instances of DialingATelephoneNumber where a human agent manually inputs a phone number to a phone by pressing buttons or turning a rotary dial. Both partial and complete dialings are included. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8spwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DialingATelephoneNumber</a>. The collection of all events in which a telephone signals that someone is making a call, and some other actor answers the telephone, usually via an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv1wrDpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PickingUpATelephoneReceiver</a> if the doer is a human agent *in situ*. We do, however, accept the convention that an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjLQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AnsweringMachine</a> can be the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvV0FMZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">deviceUsed</a> in an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjR35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AnsweringATelephone</a>, together with the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjTBZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Telephone</a> itself. AnsweringATelephone answering a telephone aiming AimingSomething ActiveSalesActivity Sales activities in which the performer entices specific (potential) customers to make purchases (contrast with <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViu5ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PassiveSalesActivity</a>). hard sell propulsion A collection of all processes of applying a force which results in translational motion. Examples include a boy sitting still propelling a toy car by giving it a push across the floor. Another example; an airplane propeller propels an airplane through the air. Negative examples include a fan motor rotationally propelling fan blades (<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Propelling</a> is a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a> and rotation is not translation). Another negative example is a wagon full of groceries coasting downhill. Even though the wagon may propel (in a general sense of the term "propel") groceries *up* the hill, the strictly downhill timeslice of the motion does not involve the wagon propelling the groceries, since no appreciable force is applied to them. Note, however, that the wagon coasting downhill is a positive example of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-6HepwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransportationEvent</a>. Another negative example is dropping something (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWQEUJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Dropping</a>) because no force is applied. However, dropping something would still be an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a>. Propelling ActiveBuyingActivity active buying Activities which are intended to lead to a Buying, and in which the performer interacts with specific providers of desired goods or services. Perhaps `FocussedBuyingActivity' would be a better name. Visiting a store would be an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVin2ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActiveBuyingActivity</a>, but announcing that proposals are being accepted, which does not target a particular vendor, would not. Contrast with <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj0FZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PassiveBuyingActivity</a>. accommodation Accommodating-HelpingAnAgent A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. Each instance is the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need of someone. offering A reward OfferingAReward A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjrC5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Offering_CommunicationAct</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r9_ZI6mDFQdmXAJ_GIBtGKw" class="cyc_term">OfferingAReward</a> is an event in which an agent offers a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rogYoikoRQdmHr86tFKjo6A" class="cyc_term">Reward</a> for something. switching A FirstOrderCollection and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rLRHUIMMBEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">ReplacementEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEP1C2sMJEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">ReplacingSomething</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> replaces something with something else, in some sense. Examples: changing a baby's diaper, electing a new person to a political office, trading in one's car for a new one, changing one's brand of deoderant, transferring from one university to another, changing clothes, quitting one's old job to take a new one, hiring a new person to take a departing employee's position. A notable specialization is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi1NZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ReplacingAnObject</a> (q.v.). ReplacingSomething elaborating A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rC868NsFaEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ElucidatingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rQeuiusFbEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ElaboratingSomething</a>, someone adds details, as to an account or idea; clarifies the meaning of and discourse of something in a learned way, usually in writing. ElaboratingSomething ChasingAPitchedBall chasing a pitched ball Blame blaming acing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVifj5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ScoringPoints</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rb7BSA7G6EdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Acing_ScoringPoints</a>, someone scores an ace against someone or scores very well in a competition. Acing-ScoringPoints (TransportViaFn Animal) Transportation in which an animal provides the force for movement. Includes horses and other animals carrying people and objects, people carrying objects and other people, etc. ride A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVitN5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalStuffType</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwEZKRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingAPhysicalDevice</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rhsbyjncMQdmJz9TLEju-1g" class="cyc_term">ControllingAPhysicalDevice_Remotely</a> is an event in which an agent controls a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjHL5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalDevice</a> from a distance using a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVlIaZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemoteControlDevice</a>. This includes, for example, changing the channel using a TV remote or detonating a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rpquZXJtnEdaAAACgycbQqA" class="cyc_term">RemoteControlledBomb</a>. controlling A physical device remotely ControllingAPhysicalDevice-Remotely ArrangingForSomething arranging A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViLh5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ArrangingForSomething</a> is an event in which some action or set of actions is arranged or facilitated. Note that events in which objects are arranged (e.g., instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjyLpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FlowerArranging</a>) _not_ usually instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViLh5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ArrangingForSomething</a>. Excreting The process in which a living structure excretes useless substances. excreting Inventing something. inventing InventingSomething The collection of events in which someone consults a professional in order to solve a problem within that professional's <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi3upwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">fieldsOfCompetence</a>. During the event, the professional gives some advice, which we expect the consultor to follow, and if they do, then we expect this to further some professional goal of the consultant (such as a doctor's goal of helping patients to be healthy). ConsultingAnExpert consult Sliding, in baseball. SlidingIntoBase slide divestiture Divestiture Acing ace A score made by a serve that one's opponent fails to touch. Splicing The collection of events in which two long, thin objects, such as pieces of rope, wood, or tape, are connected at their ends. splicing detecting The act of gaining knowledge or awareness of a particular action. BecomingAwareOfAnEvent Providing feedback to some controlling agent about something they control. ProvidingFeedback feedback locking LockingSomething An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjRLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ChangingDeviceState</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP4DPZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LockingSomething</a> is an action which changes the state of some lockable device from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rbQYMLnS_EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_Unlocked</a> to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rNjST7nS8EdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">Device_Locked</a>. A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> in which the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a> successfully induces the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVqYY5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">recipientOfInfo</a> not to perform an action. This does not cover cases where situations, rather than agents, dissuade: e.g., polling results dissuaded the politician from running. dissuading DissuadingFromAction directed movement DirectedTranslation A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Movement_TranslationEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvbbEIZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DirectedTranslation</a> is a movement event that is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">performedBy</a> an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> that intends for the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a> to reach a particular <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQr67ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">target</a>. Examples: William Tell shooting the apple off his son's head, John Wilkes Booth shooting Abraham Lincoln, the last time you tossed a frisbee to someone, a pilot landing an airplane, and a skiier skiing one run of the downhill course. CrossingAGap crossing rebuilding Rebuilding taking to A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rLSGpoMCZEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">BeginningAnActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rr667wsCbEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DevelopingAHabit</a>, someone develops a habit. DevelopingAHabit TelevisionProgramming The collection of all acts of deciding which television transmissions will be aired on a given time and day. This is a collection of complex actions. It should not be confused with the transmissions that are aired or the information or conceptual work content transmitted. television programming approval A collection of communication acts. In each element of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAVyOZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Approval_CommunicationAct</a>, an agent expresses an approval. Such approvals include: approving a loan application, endorsing a product, seconding or voting for a resolution proposed before an official body, condoning another agent's course of action. Note: Acts communicating some kind of approval do not entail subjective feelings of approval by the agent (cf. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgC8FJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Approval</a>). Also see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Requesting_CommunicationAct</a>. Approval-CommunicationAct changing lock state The collection of events in which a lock's internal state changes from <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rDX14MpUqQdeeB7XZDCSU2g" class="cyc_term">lockedSituation</a> to <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rE2DVoJUqQdeMmp8exEB03g" class="cyc_term">unlockedSituation</a>, or vice versa. ChangingLockState A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv3_guJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MountingOntoSurface</a> event, a physical object is attached to a surface using physical connector(s). The connector(s) may be an adhesive substance or a fastener. Important subcollections of this are <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv3_guJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MountingOntoSurface</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv7BQzJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ApplyingAdhesiveBackedMaterialToSurface</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwMLEXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingSheetOntoSurface</a>. MountingOntoSurface mounting onto a surface cut CuttingSomething A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVilD5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SeparationEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVijypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingSomething</a> is an event in which some piece of material stuff is cut, whether or not a complete separation of parts occurs. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVijypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingSomething</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi5nZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingNails</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViwnpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Butchering</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPu-YpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingFabric</a>. Replenishing replenishment StabbingSomething The collection of events in which a hole is formed in the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> using a sharp tool that penetrates deep into it. stabbing BeginningToInjureSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rYE_tUrJXEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">BeginningToInjureSomething</a>, something begins to injure something else. attacking TurningOnWater turning on water The collection of events in which a tap is opened and water is permitted to flow through it. moving A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Movement_TranslationEvent</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a>, one object causes another object to undergo a translational motion. The object causing the motion is related to the event by <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjX_pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">providerOfMotiveForce</a> (q.v.), while the object which is caused to move is related by <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a> (qq.v.). One way to cause another object's motion is to carry it along with oneself (see the specialization <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMIpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CarryingWhileLocomoting</a>); other ways include throwing it, kicking it, or knocking it away. Some instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a> may also be instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWH3qpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Translation_Complete</a> (such as instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMIpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CarryingWhileLocomoting</a>), whereas others (such as instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPRtTJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PumpingFluid</a>) may be instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEhJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FluidFlow_Translation</a>. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYRJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion</a> include a train transporting passengers, a person pushing a coin into a vending machine, the release of a bowstring which propels an arrow, and a magnet attracting a nail. CausingAnotherObjectsTranslationalMotion pyrotechnic Pyrotechnics-Manufacturing This is the collection of events in which a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjBSWZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PyrotechnicDevice</a> is manufactured. (See <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjBSWZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PyrotechnicDevice</a>.) use of devices A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMoZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingAnObject</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a> is an event in which a device is manipulated (with the operator holding and touching the device) so that it can be used for its <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-lujZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">primaryFunction</a>. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjGGpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Pruning</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PlayingAMusicalInstrument</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkDnpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OperatingAHouseholdAppliance</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjCfZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PumpingGasEvent</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMp5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">WritingByHand</a>. HandlingADevice intercepting a pass Catching a pass intended for a player on the opposing team. InterceptingAPass ResigningFromEmployment Voluntarily leaving your job. resignation A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rYyi0krvmEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ConsociatingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rG_axhsCDEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Walking_ConsociatingSomething</a>, someone is or act in association with someone else. walking Walking-ConsociatingSomething A collection of events and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjnQpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalContactEvent</a>, and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjoypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SensoryEvent</a> (qq.v.). Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMoZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingAnObject</a> is an event in which an object (see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi255wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SomethingExisting</a>) is touched and manipulated by some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a>. Specializations of this collection include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViJD5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ManipulatingWithFingers</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HandlingADevice</a> (qq.v.). handling HandlingAnObject killing of a shooting event KillingThroughShootingAProjectileWeapon Inviting-CommunicationAct invitation Issuing an invitation to someone. The host suggesting that someone attend or participate in a specific event. A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf36GcbctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">GivingSomethingATry</a>, someone tries some activity. GivingSomethingATry give it a whirling The collection of all cutting events [<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVijypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingSomething</a>] in which there is a complete separation [<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVikjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Separation_Complete</a>] so that two (or more) distinct connected objects result. The pieces may be of similar or vastly dissimilar size. For example, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicLJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DrillingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVidZ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SawingSomething</a> are specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwDe-sZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CuttingInPieces</a> since small pieces (e.g. sawdust) are removed from the larger piece. CuttingInPieces cutting something into pieces ProcessingEvent The collection of individual processing events. In a processing event, something is acted on in a string of events that might change it somehow (e.g., processing cheese) or simply change its status in some system (e.g., processing a form). The thing acted on (the thing that plays the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv8Qpv5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectProcessed</a> role) is neither created nor destroyed as a result of the processing. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvhe7XpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProcessingEvent</a> is to be distinguished from the general notion of a process, which we currently represent at the type-level via <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv9vChJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CumulativeEventType</a>. processing publicity stunt PublicityStunt The collection of all instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a> where ther <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi9sJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectControlled</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPzWJ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CrowdOfPeople</a>. I.e., 'crowd control.' ControllingACrowdOfPeople crowd control fly the cooping A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWSHaJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LeavingAPlace</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r-Rna0bHSEdmAhAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">EscapingFromAPlace</a>, something flees; takes to one's heels; cuts and run. EscapingFromAPlace The collection of events in which someone is caressed. caress Caressing A subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv_Yl5pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Intrusion</a> is the collection of actions in which an agent purposefully and illicitly accesses an individual. Objects that can be the foci of instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv_Yl5pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Intrusion</a> include only objects that have a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rRUwB3n8AEdaAAAABAjVgzA" class="cyc_term">levelOfSecurity</a> that is a specialization of the attribute <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX9bGyHTAEdaAAACgyZzFrg" class="cyc_term">LimitedAccess</a>. intrusion Intrusion asking for an autograph AskingForAnAutograph Laminating laminating The collection of events in which a sheet of paper or plastic is fully covered in a skin-like enclosure of transparent plastic. intruding Intrude A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rBTliKK4IEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf311BLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">PullingThePlug_DiscontinuingAnActivity</a>, someone prevents some activity from happening or continuing. pull the plugging PullingThePlug-DiscontinuingAnActivity rationing Rationing UnlockingALock unlocking The collection of all events in which a lock is unlocked. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwOf2ypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ActionOnObject</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkLWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">UnlockingALock</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. AffirmingACycLSentence affirming A cyc L sentence A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEHMGOLAwEdmAAAACs4vPlg" class="cyc_term">AffirmingASentence</a>. The instances of this collection involve a judgment by some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> that a particular sentence, which is represented in the language <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViqDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CycL</a>, is true. PlacingInAnOrientation placing in an orientation A collection of events. An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvpHSu5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PlacingInAnOrientation</a> is an event in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> changes an object's <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPurmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">orientation</a>. The event might be a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Movement_TranslationEvent</a>, like carrying a book from a shelf and laying it in a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPus-JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HorizontalOrientation</a> on a table, or it might be a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjLCpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Movement_Rotation</a>, like laying down a standing book without moving it to a different place. In any case, the action is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1HmJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">doneBy</a> some participant other than the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a>. Use <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvj9IN5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PlacingInOrientationFn</a> to specify particular <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPurmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">orientation</a>s. regression analysis RegressionAnalysis The collection of analysis events in which one tries to determine the values of certain parameters for a function so that it best fits with some preexisting set of data observations. Subservience subservience A sub-collection of #$SystemCondition. Each instance is the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan. decision DecidingToDoSomething This is the collection of mental acts of resolving to do a type of action. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>s are preceded by such a decision, which is what makes them intentional. One does not decide to do an action, since the action that one will do does not exist at the time of the decision; rather, one decides to do a type of act. A collection of processes; a subset of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViHGJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Thinking</a>. Each element of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBl3pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Concentrating</a> is a mental process in which the doer's attention is fully or mostly absorbed by his or her thoughts. Every process of mental concentration is also an element of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a> (q.v.) concentrating Concentrating CuttingAThread cutting a thread AssigningATask assigning A task A specialization of Ordering-CommunicationAct. Each instance of this collection is an event in which a particular assignment (an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r3-sZ_qOKQdiLcdU-WcJXtw" class="cyc_term">Assignment_Specification</a> (q.v.)) is assigned to a particular agent or agents. Consigning-Entrusting A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rVM6grrtHEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Entrusting_HandingSomethingToSomeone</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rXuG4Ur5cEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Consigning_Entrusting</a>, something gives something else over to another for care or safekeeping. consigning loading a dishwasher LoadingADishwasher Putting dirty dishes into a dishwasher to be cleaned. AcceptingAnInvitation The collection of acknowledgements in which an invitation is accepted. accepting an invitation BenefactingSomething benefacting A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf39JwLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">BenefactingSomething</a>, someone helps something as a benefactor. assembling Assembling A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVizqpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Assembling</a> event, physical objects are combined by fastening them together in some way to produce a new object. propelling an object A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjUHJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Propelling</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViubZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ProjectilePropelling</a> is an event in which an object is propelled, and in which no forces other than gravity (and possibly friction) are acting in the motion resulting from the initial propulsion force. ProjectilePropelling reward Rewarding This is the collection of events in which the color of objects is seen. color perception ColorPerception signaling presence at door A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Informing</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rZsiw_oHnQdmEffXmB-DHxw" class="cyc_term">SignalingPresenceAtDoor</a> is an event in which an agent conveys a signal (e.g. by knocking or using a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rY9HKdoHmQdmEMfYAU1vQjQ" class="cyc_term">DoorSignalingDevice</a>) which, by convention, is intended to inform another agent that he or she (i.e. the first agent) is at the door. (Just saying "I'm at the door!" doesn't count, as there is no real signaling involved.) SignalingPresenceAtDoor modeling (MakingFn Model-Artifact) SandingSomething Using #$SandPaper or a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViw9JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PowerSander</a> to smooth the surface of an object, or to remove paint or other substances from the object's surface. sanding A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTiNzFKj8QdifuKCqKrO1Qw" class="cyc_term">LeaveOfAbsence</a>. Each instance of this collection is a scheduled absence in which an agent has been granted leave from another activity, such as work or school, as a respite from that activity. This colection includes the time that is granted for vacation purposes and excludes holiday leaves, sick and emergency leaves. VacationLeave vacation denying The collection of all events which consist of some agent answering a yes/no question with a "no" (or something equivalent). Denying-Replying GuidingAnAnimal guiding an animal action where one animal (could be a person) directs the movement (could be any kind of physical transfer) of another animal (could also be a person). tapping a container of liquid TappingAContainerOfLiquid CoordinatingWithTeammates coordinating with teammates Working together efficiently and smoothly with teammates. A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvneYtJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Perceiving_Voluntary</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj7M5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LookingForSomething</a> is an event in which an agent searches for some object. Note that <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj7M5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LookingForSomething</a> includes cases in which the search is successful, and the object is found, as well as cases in which the search is unsuccessful, and the object is not found. LookingForSomething searching spreading SpreadingOntoSurface A collection of events. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwS3Ou5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingOntoSurface</a> event, an object or stuff is spread out [see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViocpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ShapingSomething</a>] onto a surface so that it covers [<a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvj7KspwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">covers_Generic</a>] it. Major specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwS3Ou5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingOntoSurface</a> are <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv2Nqi5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingStuffOntoSurface</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwMLEXpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">SpreadingSheetOntoSurface</a>. connecting DeterminingInterrelationship The collection of events in which an intelligent animal (or machine) determines what the interrelationship between two or more things is. sorting objects A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj9a5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DistributionEvent</a>: the collection of all events in which some agent(s) sorts some objects by physically moving them. Se also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r8F0yEFPtQdeIp-7aNi8uAg" class="cyc_term">SortingSomethingMentally</a>. SortingPhysicalObjects Project An organized endeavor with a set goal project CrossingABridge crossing a bridge risk evaluation FinancialRiskEvaluation The collection of all risk evaluation. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwAf1IJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FollowingAStandardProcedure</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv_OUnpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FinancialRiskEvaluation</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. Eviction eviction Stapling two objects together with a stapler. Stapling stapling event arbitrage Arbitrage <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rA9XaZE2mQdmTqJJLRKEDKg" class="cyc_term">Arbitrage</a> is the practice of purchasing securities on one market for immediate resale on another market in order to profit from a price discrepancy. electronically dialing a telephone number The collection of all instances of DialingATelephoneNumber where the 'dialing' is actually accomplished by automatic means, e.g. a computer program. Someinstances may not involve the direct intervention/supervision of a human user. Both complete and partial dialings are included. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi8spwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DialingATelephoneNumber</a>. DialingATelephoneNumber-Electronic Kneading Working semi-solid stuff (e.g. dough or clay) by pressing, squeezing, folding and stretching it. Can be done by hand or machine. kneading A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVmkYBqdEdqAAAACs0x8nw" class="cyc_term">RemovingMaterialFromAContainer</a> involves a decrease in the amount of material in a container. Someone eating food off a plate or siphoning water from a pool are examples of the process of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVmkYBqdEdqAAAACs0x8nw" class="cyc_term">RemovingMaterialFromAContainer</a>. RemovingMaterialFromAContainer removing material from a container WaitingOnATable waiting tables Waiting on a table starts with the waitperson taking an order. Next the meal is prepared (this is not one of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViQmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">subEvents</a> of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViwWpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">WaitingOnATable</a>). Then the meal is served. The last of the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViQmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">subEvents</a> is paying. Eating the meal is not a subEvent but starts after the meal is served. ReceivingInformationByTelephone receiving information by telephone The collection of all 'receivings' where what is received is information or data sent via phone line. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwEythpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ListeningOnATelephone</a> is one important specialization, but the collection includes all instances where data of any kind is received from a phone transmission. Instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi_QJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TelephoneConversation</a> ordinarily include at least one instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvfbOiJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ReceivingInformationByTelephone</a> as an important subevent. offering something to drink A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjrC5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Offering_CommunicationAct</a>; each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rhqKeWg9NEdqAAAACs0x8nw" class="cyc_term">OfferingSomethingToDrink</a> entails one person offering a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj0CJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Drink</a> to another person. OfferingSomethingToDrink crossing an pre-existing bridge CrossingAnExistingBridge Pumping-induced pressure differential that causes a fluid to flow. pumping PumpingFluid CoercingAnAgentForSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwU8hdJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CoercingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rrkufNrjJEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">CoercingAnAgentForSomething</a>, someone coerces someone else for money, information, etc.. squeezing for A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf35fYLctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Endeavoring</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rIhaiwLjLEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">StrivingWithDetermination</a>, someone strives with determination. bucking StrivingWithDetermination An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViq35wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TemporalObjectType</a> and a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rYztXsim4QdiOiaNZzMD5tg" class="cyc_term">Refraining</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX_AZJUq7EdiedwACs5b6-g" class="cyc_term">Fasting</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a> in which one deliberately deprives oneself of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi9i5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Food</a> for an abnormally long period of time. Fasting fasting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rCzp-YqUtQdiIz5_CROZV1w" class="cyc_term">DivertingSomething</a> is an event in which the course or <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwRCCC5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Path_Generic</a> that something would normally take is deliberately altered. This may be performed directly (i.e. using physical force, as in diverting the course of a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkHM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">River</a> using a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkKcZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FlowControlDevice</a>) or indirectly (as in diverting <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1OwZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Traffic</a> using <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwPK3OpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RoadSign</a>s). Note that one cannot divert oneself: the performer of an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rCzp-YqUtQdiIz5_CROZV1w" class="cyc_term">DivertingSomething</a> cannot be the same as the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi65pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectActedOn</a>. Also, note that an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rCzp-YqUtQdiIz5_CROZV1w" class="cyc_term">DivertingSomething</a> comprises just the act of changing something's course; it does not cover the "diversion situation" that follows. For example, a road construction crew setting up a bunch of "detour" signs to re-route traffic is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rCzp-YqUtQdiIz5_CROZV1w" class="cyc_term">DivertingSomething</a>; the resulting situation in which cars take an alternate route around the construction is not. DivertingSomething diverting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqypwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Requesting_CommunicationAct</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipOJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Ordering_CommunicationAct</a> is a communication act in which an agent orders one or more other agents to do something. Specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipOJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Ordering_CommunicationAct</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvYeyc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Ordering_MilitaryCommunicationAct</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvmvc3JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">AssigningAgentToRole</a>. order Ordering-CommunicationAct A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv11YEpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RiskTaking</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rPEvbbrjMEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">VenturingSomething</a>, someone puts something at risk. VenturingSomething venturing performance testing This is the collection of testing done in order to find out whether or how well a person, object, or procedure fulfills its primary function or functions. PerformanceTesting exit The collection of events in which an object exits a container ExitingAContainer HandlingOfElectricalWire wiring AvailingSomething-HelpingAnAgent availing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf3-X47ctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">AvailingSomething_HelpingAnAgent</a>, something is of use to, is useful to something. The action of making a snoring noise while sleeping. Snoring snore RevengeAction The collection of revengeful actions. vengeance putting PuttingSomethingSomewhere A collection of events. An instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSafc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a> is an event in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> guides a moving object to a new location. This <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> is often, but not always, the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjX_pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">providerOfMotiveForce</a> in the event. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a>, or some instrument under its control, must accompany the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a> along its <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViCe5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">motionPathway_Complete</a>. For example, someone lifting a crate, or steering a car, and placing it in some location (e.g., a garage), carries out an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwSafc5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PuttingSomethingSomewhere</a>. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjX_pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">providerOfMotiveForce</a> and the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkEjpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectMoving</a> (the focal object moving) must be distinct. planting LodgingInPlace A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwJtYZ5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LocatingInIntendedPosition</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvofrVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LodgingInPlace</a> is an event in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> puts something in a position where it will be held relatively firmly in place. Laboring-SomeoneMakingAStrenousEffort tugging A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r959iILglEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">MakingAStrenousEffort</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rW_Md1LtVEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Laboring_SomeoneMakingAStrenousEffort</a>, something strives and makes an effort to reach a goal. AdoptingANorm adopting a norm A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rZvbahITyQdmaGINOcqeDmQ" class="cyc_term">AdoptingANorm</a> is an event in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViAB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_PartiallyTangible</a> enters into an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi_0JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Obligation</a> or adopts a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r5bIxEILrQdmRDo8nIKJuMw" class="cyc_term">Policy</a>. The collection of all instances of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvqY3x5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LocomotionProcess</a> in which the locomotor is moving around in pursuit of another locomoting object. chasing something PursuingSomething DeliveryServiceEvent The collection of all delivery service events. A type of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeRpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ServiceEvent</a>. <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVilRZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DeliveryServiceEvent</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rX4HA9JmFEdqAAAACs2IKaQ" class="cyc_term">TypicalHumanActivityType_AtLeastOnce</a>. delivery service A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicbZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConnectingTogether</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rZYhCbIcNQdeVBNLloykuGg" class="cyc_term">Gluing</a> is an event in which two (or more) solid objects are connected together with some portion of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViXM5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Glue</a>. glueing Gluing A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjU4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Objecting_CommunicationAct</a>, some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvsaaeJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Agent_Generic</a> objects to something. An objection may be communicated to the agent(s) that the objector believes responsible for the objectionable state of affairs, or it may be raised with a third party or parties. Objecting-CommunicationAct objecting SolvingAMathematicalEquation Taking an equation and determining the value of a variable in terms of constants and other variables within the rules of algebra. The catalyst to creating this unit was skills required effort. solving a mathematical equation Persecution A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HostileSocialAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv-LJUZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Persecution</a> is a hostile event in which a person or group of persons is subject to oppression or harassment in virtue of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs. persecution Insisting-CommunicationAct insisting A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r4RDfDthJEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">Insisting_CommunicationAct</a> is a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> in which the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a> asserts, denies, demands, or refuses something vehemently and persistently. Confusing an opponent. ConfusingOpponent confusing an opponent ExpoundingSomething A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rQeuiusFbEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ElaboratingSomething</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rTWo7vsFcEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">ExpoundingSomething</a>, someone states ideas in an organized fashion. expounding Counting counting A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVi7B5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Evaluating</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which at least one agent evaluates the numeric quantity of some (reasonably discrete) group of things by assigning numbers to each thing in turn. The items counted may not necessarily be tangible objects (e.g, "close your eyes and count to 10", a mathematician counting the number of primes between 1 and 100). See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwE6ItpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CountingDevice</a>. HelpingOut helping out A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf39Jw7ctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">HelpingOut</a>, someone is of help, as in a particular situation of need. A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVioQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Action</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVifB5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationTransferEvent</a>. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj7CpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InformationGathering</a>, some instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> gathers information about something. InformationGathering gathering information RequestingItems items request A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwD2GGZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FoundingAnOrganization</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rOilfyLi4EdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">DrawingUp_FoundingAnOrganization</a>, something forms or arranges members in order or formation, as of a body of soldiers. drawing up DrawingUp-FoundingAnOrganization A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVicbZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ConnectingTogether</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rdMWsILaeEdmFRQACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Interconnecting</a>, something is interwoven or interconnected with something else. complecting Interconnecting NoddingOff nodding explaining Explaining-CommunicationAct A specialized collection of communication acts. In each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwI_EFpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Explaining_CommunicationAct</a>, some agent explains something to some other agent(s). The information given in an act of explaining is an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvW7ze5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Explanation</a>. Refusing-CommunicationAct refusing A <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rHIBS0h_TEdaAAABQ2rksLw" class="cyc_term">FirstOrderCollection</a> and specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv1GowZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Declining_CommunicationAct</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r4RDfDthJEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">Insisting_CommunicationAct</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rgM5O3NhKEdmAAACQJw5drg" class="cyc_term">Refusing_CommunicationAct</a> is <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieg5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CommunicationAct_Single</a> in which the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViPLZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">senderOfInfo</a> refuses to do something that he or she has been asked to do, or is otherwise expected to do. ClimateControl Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rEq6mJlluEduAAAACs6hRXg" class="cyc_term">ClimateControl</a> is an event in which air temperature is purposefully heated or cooled, or in which air quality or humidity is altered. climate control Specifically those services paid for fully by the government via taxes, license fees, etc., and for which the recipient of the service does not pay directly (e.g., food stamps). By default, the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjMyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">providerOfService</a> is a LegalGovernmentalOrganization. GovernmentPaidService government-paid service Punishing punishing Elements of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViZKJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Punishing</a> are events which one agent does to another agent in return for some offense. Advising A collection of events, in which an <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> A tells another <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVinb5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IntelligentAgent</a> B what A thinks B should do, especially when A knows more than B does about something. idea or advice TwoWayCommunicationEvent two way communication event GroupingObjects A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcHpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Collecting</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjeiZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">CreationEvent</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which two or more <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVj27ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PartiallyTangible</a>s are grouped together (possibly in accordance with some general convention) in such a way as to constitute a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjmoJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Group</a> that did not exist before. Such an act of grouping (unlike an instance of the superficially similar <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjcY5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalCollectionEvent</a>) requires an intention to do so on the part of the agent who performs the act, and often (but not always) also involves some physical act of bringing the objects into proximity with each other. Examples include putting flowers together to make a bouquet and assembling a sports team. See also <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvjYOcJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">GroupingThingsMentally</a>. grouping This is the collection of actions in which the agent cuts food into pieces using an implement, that is, a knife or fork. So, biting off a piece of food is not an instance; see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjPBpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Biting</a>. cutting a piece of food CuttingAPieceOfFood A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViMHZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ControllingSomething</a>. Each instance of this collection is an event in which the diet of one agent is controlled by another agent. This collection is more restrictive than one that which would include the suggested meal plans a nutritionist gives a client, because the client could easily eat differently than the suggested plan. Rather, this collection is the events in which an organism's diet is controlled (almost) completely. Positive examples would include the diet of a prisoner, who relies probably exclusively on someone else for food and those animals maintained at zoos and such. While organisms might rarely gain food some other way, for example, if a patron of a zoo passed a chimp a banana, primarily the chimp depends on the zookeepers for sustenance. controlling an organism's diet ControllingAnOrganismsDiet Staining staining Applying a colored stain to a piece of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvgEIE5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">StructuralSupportStuff</a>. DroppingAnObject dropping an object The collection of physical actions in which an agent -- purposefully or not -- releases an object so that it falls and collides with something below (like the floor or the ground). Before the release, the object might be supported by part of the agent's body or by some device the agent controls. Since the action might be unintentional, this collection includes accidental droppings. For intentional droppings specifically, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViWXZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">DroppingAnObject_Purposeful</a>. requesting an action be performed RequestingAction A collection of actions, many of which are speech acts. In each element of this collection, somebody requests that some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVioQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Action</a> other than to be given some object(s) be performed. The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjYxpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">IllocutionaryForce</a> associated with this action is #$Request. ConveningAMeeting calling a meeting The collection of events in which one sender of info issues a notification, invitation, or command to one or more recipients that results in these recipients or their representatives coming together in a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkDiJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Meeting_SocialGathering</a>. A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwFH745wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Attempting</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r959iILglEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">MakingAStrenousEffort</a>, someone makes a strenuous or labored effort. MakingAStrenousEffort fighting bootstrapping Bootstrapping-HelpingAnAgent A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwQBn8ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HelpingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rf4ANEbctEdmFRAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">Bootstrapping_HelpingAnAgent</a>, someone helps theirself, often through improvised means. varnishing Applying varnish to a piece of wood. Varnishing A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjU4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Objecting_CommunicationAct</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rx9Ve3B5sQdeFhsmICtDthQ" class="cyc_term">Complaining</a>, someone expresses complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness. Complaining complaint A collection of events; a subcollection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwG1h15wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">InfluencingAnAgent</a>. In each <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4r0qmLvrjNEdmAAAACs6hRjg" class="cyc_term">WinningApprovalForSomething</a>, someone wins approval or support from someone else for something. carrying WinningApprovalForSomething stunting Stunt ObtainingUpperPosition In wrestling, moving from the underneath position to the uppermost position. Gaining control. obtaining the upper position KeepingMoneyInAnAccount A sub-collection of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rP9hG5SwaEdiUggAH6RYvSQ" class="cyc_term">Banking</a>. These are situations in which someone stores some amount of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjU2JwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">MonetaryValue</a> via a <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjGx5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">BankAccount</a> with some <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkFd5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">FinancialOrganization</a>. This is a more general type of situation than saving and can include such things as maintaining a checking account, etc. saving money A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvrOVYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulPhysicalAction</a>, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv4jqZJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PhysicalDestructionEvent</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVjqWJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ErasingAMark</a> is an event in which a mark is destroyed. erasing ErasingAMark sewing Sewing The action of stitching by hand or by machine. ScheduledAction A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ru_wFahrUQdiEeecBs5LMBQ" class="cyc_term">ScheduledAction</a> is an event that is intended by some agent to occur at a certain (at least vaguely specified) time. For example, <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkA9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OlympicGames</a> is a specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4ru_wFahrUQdiEeecBs5LMBQ" class="cyc_term">ScheduledAction</a> because a necessary condition for the occurrence of an instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkA9pwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">OlympicGames</a> is that it be scheduled to occur. For a general script that encompasses waiting for the time of a scheduled event and its performance, see <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rsbM_tBrfQdidb8sjUxN8bA" class="cyc_term">PerformingAScheduledAction</a>. scheduled action LeavingAPlace departure A specialization of both <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvcFjVpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">TransferOut</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvV-BF5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Translation_LocationChange</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWSHaJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LeavingAPlace</a> is an event in which the performer (see the predicate <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVipYpwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">performedBy</a>) moves, under its own control and often under its own power, from one location to another. Notable specializations of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWSHaJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">LeavingAPlace</a> include <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvddXApwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">EvacuatingAPlace</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVkCQJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">ExitingAContainer</a>. accusing A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rrWKEDDhAEdaAAACQJ5GoQA" class="cyc_term">AttributingResponsibility</a> and <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViD4ZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">HostileSocialAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWFOSJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">Accusing</a> is an event in which an agent declares that another agent (the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvWIXQZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">accused</a>) is responsible for some inappropriate or undesirable state of affairs. Accusing gaining the serve GainingTheServe In court and net games where the server is the only one who scores, becoming the server. Soaping The <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViQmZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">subEvents</a> of a washing where the surfactant is applied to the object washed. This is not just applying the soap, but lathering it into the object washed. A wash cycle on a washing machine is considered a soaping event. lathering RemovingSomething A specialization of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvVieP5wpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">PurposefulAction</a>. Each instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething</a> is an event in which an agent deliberately removes one object from another object. The removed object is related to the instance of <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rvViNDZwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">RemovingSomething</a> via the predicate <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1XyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemoved</a>, while the object to which it belonged prior to its removal is related via the predicate <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rv6WpuJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA" class="cyc_term">objectRemaining</a>. In different types of removals, either the <a href="http://sw.opencyc.org/2008/06/10/concept/Mx4rwP1XyJwpEbGdrcN5Y29ycA