Dell's initial agreement to buy 3Par for $18 per share was upset when Hewlett-Packard stormed in with a higher bid this week. 3Par said Wednesday that it was in talks with H-P over the higher offer.
"Dell and 3Par have signed an amendment to the agreement reflecting the new offer price," the company said.
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Definition of storm
noun
verb
3 [no object] (it storms, it is storming, etc.) (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
verb
3 [no object] (it storms, it is storming, etc.) (of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
take something by storm
2 …を風雨［外気］に当てる；〈木材などを〉（外気に当てて）かわかす, 干す.
3 ((通例受身))〈岩石などを〉変色させる, 風化［崩壊］させる.
4 〈船・船員などが〉…の風上へ出る［航行する］.
5 《建築》…に水垂れ勾配(こうばい)をつける, 水切りの傾斜をつける.
━━(自)
1 （あらし・危険・困難などを）切り抜ける((through ...)).
3 外気でいたむ［変色する］, 風化する.
storm
n.
v., stormed, storm·ing, storms.v.intr.
To assault, capture, or captivate by storm. See synonyms at attack.
idiom:take by storm
- An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning.
- A wind with a speed from 48 to 55 knots (55 to 63 miles per hour; 89 to 102 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale. Also called whole gale.
- A heavy shower of objects, such as bullets or missiles.
- A strong or violent outburst, as of emotion or excitement: a storm of tears.
- A violent disturbance or upheaval, as in political, social, or domestic affairs: a storm of protest.
- A violent, sudden attack on a fortified place.
- A storm window.
v., stormed, storm·ing, storms.v.intr.
- To blow forcefully.
- To precipitate rain, snow, hail, or sleet.
- To be extremely angry; rant and rage.
- To move or rush tumultuously, violently, or angrily: stormed into the room.
To assault, capture, or captivate by storm. See synonyms at attack.
idiom:take by storm
- To captivate completely: a new play that took New York City by storm.
[Middle English, from Old English.]
AI Overview
"Stormed out" means to leave a place in a sudden, noisy, and angry manner, often slamming doors or moving aggressively to show extreme displeasure or frustration. It implies a dramatic departure where the person is visibly upset or in a bad mood. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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This phrase is a phrasal verb that functions as an intransitive verb. The action often indicates being "mad" or "upset" and, as described in this short video lesson, it shows a very dramatic exit. For further reference, check the Cambridge Dictionary definition. [1, 2, 3]
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