To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.
To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).
To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
To make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives.
To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.