Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to prepare food

“The cook in the restaurant was very skilled.”

2. verb

To prepare food, especially by heating, for eating

“She will cook dinner tonight.”

3. verb

To prepare something, such as a metal, by applying heat

“The engineer will cook the metal for further processing.”

4. verb

To modify or change something, often by applying heat or pressure

“The designer will cook the design until it’s perfect.”

5. verb

To deceive or manipulate someone, often for personal gain

“The politician cooked the numbers to make the economy look better.”