Pronunciation: /ˈbɑr.oʊ.ɪŋ/
noun the act of taking and using something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it
A1 I am borrowing a book from the library.
A2 She is always borrowing money from her friends.
B1 The company is considering borrowing funds to expand their operations.
B2 The government's borrowing has reached record levels due to the economic crisis.
C1 The practice of borrowing ideas from other cultures is common in the art world.
C2 The company's borrowing strategy has helped them maintain a strong financial position in the market.
verb to take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it
A1 I am borrowing a book from the library.
A2 She is borrowing money from her friend to buy a new phone.
B1 The company is borrowing funds to expand its operations.
B2 The government is borrowing heavily to finance infrastructure projects.
C1 The artist is borrowing elements from different styles to create a unique masterpiece.
C2 The writer is known for borrowing heavily from classic literature in his novels.
formal The act of borrowing money from a bank requires a thorough credit check.
informal I'm just borrowing some tools from my neighbor for a quick project.
slang I'll just borrow some cash from my friend and pay them back later.
figurative He was accused of borrowing ideas from other artists for his paintings.
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