ETYM Etymol. uncertain.
A close friend.

(abbreviation for phase alternation by line) The coding system for color-television broadcasting adopted by the UK, West Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland 1967. NTSC (National Television System Committee) is the system which operates in America. See television.Acronym for phase alternation by line. A television signal standard (625 lines, 50 Hz, 220 V primary power) used in the United Kingdom, much of the rest of western Europe, several South American countries, some Middle East and Asian countries, several African countries.

To become friends; act friendly towards; SYN. pal up, chum up.