corner
UK: ˈkɔːnə | US: ˈkɔːrnər
n. the point or area where two lines or edges meet
n. a remote or secluded place
vt. to force someone or something into a difficult position
vt. to gain control of a market by acquiring most of its resources
The word "corner" traces back to the Latin cornu, meaning "horn" or "projecting point," which metaphorically evolved to describe angles or intersections. In Old French, it became corniere, referring to the meeting point of two lines. The suffix -er was added in Middle English to form the noun. The concept of "forcing into a difficult position" (as in cornering someone) emerged from the literal idea of trapping something in a confined angle.
She sat quietly in the corner of the room.
The company cornered the market by buying all available supplies.
The cat was cornered by the dog and had no escape.
He turned the corner and disappeared from view.
They found a cozy corner in the café to enjoy their coffee.