Q: Does the word "give" mean the same thing in "Give the orders." and "Give him my best regards."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "smoke" mean the same thing in "It was just smoke and mirrors." and "His dreams all turned to smoke."?

A: the same meaning

Q: Does the word "admit" mean the same thing in "The French doors admit onto the yard." and "This pipe admits air."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "ride" mean the same thing in "She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town." and "The child rode on his mother's hips."?

A:
different meanings