Problem: Sentence1: Smooth the way towards peace negotiations.
Sentence2: Smooth the surface of the wood.
Q: Does the term smooth mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: I can't get these boots off (or on).
Sentence2: Get me those books over there, please.
Q: Does the term get mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Throw the car into reverse.
Sentence2: Have, throw, or make a party.
Q: Does the term throw mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: They funded research and development.
Sentence2: He congratulated them on their development of a plan to meet the emergency.
Q: Does the term development mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning