Problem: Sentence1: Beg the question.
Sentence2: Beg the point in the discussion.
Q: Does the term beg mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: That's our finest cut of meat.
Sentence2: His cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels.
Q: Does the term cut mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: This old radio doesn't work anymore.
Sentence2: The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats.
Q: Does the term work mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: We had to oblige him.
Sentence2: The singer obliged with another song.
Q: Does the term oblige mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning