funds (verb)
1lack — /læk/ noun the fact of not having enough ♦ lack of funds not enough money ● The project was cancelled because of lack of funds. ■ verb not to have enough of something ● The company lacks capital. ● The industry lacks skilled staff …
2fund — /fʌnd/ noun 1. money set aside for a special purpose 2. money invested in an investment trust as part of a unit trust, or given to a financial adviser to invest on behalf of a client. ⇒ funds ■ verb to provide money for a purpose ● The company… …
3bankroll — ► NOUN N. Amer. 1) a roll of banknotes. 2) available funds. ► VERB informal ▪ support financially …
4give up — verb 1. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime (Freq. 9) you ve forfeited your right to name your successor forfeited property • Syn: ↑forfeit, ↑throw overboard, ↑waiv …
5capitalise — verb 1. supply with capital, as of a business by using a combination of capital used by investors and debt capital provided by lenders • Syn: ↑capitalize • Derivationally related forms: ↑capital • Hypernyms: ↑supply, ↑provide, ↑render, ↑ …
6immobilise — verb 1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital • Syn: ↑immobilize • Hypernyms: ↑withhold, ↑keep back • Verb Frames: Somebody s something 2. to hold fast or prevent from moving …
7throw out — verb 1. force to leave or move out (Freq. 3) He was expelled from his native country • Syn: ↑expel, ↑kick out • Derivationally related forms: ↑expulsion (for: ↑expel) …
8ringfence — verb a) to guarantee the safety of funds or investment. In particular, to ensure some degree of distinction for monies, that may provide immunity against untoward financial claims. b) to specify that funds may only be used for a …
9boot out — verb 1. remove from a position or office The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds • Syn: ↑oust, ↑throw out, ↑drum out, ↑kick out, ↑expel • Derivationally related forms: ↑expulsion …
10kick out — verb 1. force to leave or move out He was expelled from his native country • Syn: ↑expel, ↑throw out • Derivationally related forms: ↑expulsion (for: ↑expel) …