Pronunciation: /liːs lɛnd/
noun a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc., to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment.
A1 I signed a lease for my new apartment.
A2 The landlord agreed to extend the lease for another year.
B1 The lease on the car expires next month.
B2 She decided to break the lease and move out early.
C1 The company negotiated a new lease agreement with the building owner.
C2 The lease lend arrangement allowed the business to expand without purchasing property.
verb to grant the possession of (property) to another in return for rental or other payment.
A1 I lease my apartment to a friend while I am on vacation.
A2 She lent me her car for the weekend.
B1 The company decided to lease new office space in the city.
B2 The bank agreed to lend him the money for his business venture.
C1 The landlord refused to lease the property to tenants with pets.
C2 The government has strict regulations on lending money to foreign countries.
formal The company decided to lease lend the office space to another business.
informal I can lease lend you my car for the weekend if you need it.
slang Let me lease lend you my laptop for the presentation tomorrow.
figurative She was willing to lease lend her time and expertise to help with the project.
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