Problem: Sentence1: Draw parallels.
Sentence2: He drew an elaborate plan of attack.
Q: Does the term draw mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: A ship in distress.
Sentence2: She was the classic maiden in distress.
Q: Does the term distress mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Don't forget to charge the drill.
Sentence2: She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance.
Q: Does the term charge mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: What will you give her for her birthday?
Sentence2: She gave a pair of shoes to her husband for their anniversary.
Q: Does the term give mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning