v.
1.structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
2.defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
3.think rationally
4.remove irrational quantities from
5.weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
Idiom of the Day
rub in (something) or rub (something) in
to move over something using some pressure in order to put some cream or ointment or oil onto something
I rubbed in the ointment onto my skin.