How long does it usually take for a broken ankle to heal? Varies: In an average healthy person, the fracture will likely heal within 6-8 weeks. However, the sports functionality of the ankle may not return to normal for nearly 6-12 months.
weigh in (MEASURE). âº to âmeasure how âheavy someone is, esp. before a âcompetition: The âboxers both weighed in at 162 âpounds. (Definition of weigh in from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary Â© Cambridge University Press).
Earlier to compare, estimate (c.1600). Meaning measure or regulate by a scale is from 1798, from scale (n.3); that of weigh out in proper quantities is from 1841. Scale down reduce proportionately is attested from 1887. Scale factor is from 1948. Related: Scaled; scaling.