borrow

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔɹoʊ/
/ˈbɒɹəʊ/
/ˈbɑɹoʊ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Deviation of the path of a rolling ball from a straight line; slope; slant.

Example Sentences
  • This putt has a big left-to right borrow on it.
2 Definition

A borrow pit.

3 Definition

In the Rust programming language, the situation where the ownership of a value is temporarily transferred to another region of code.

4 Definition

A ransom; a pledge or guarantee.

5 Definition

A surety; someone standing bail.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.

2 Definition

To take money from a bank under the agreement that the bank will be paid over the course of time.

3 Definition

To adopt (an idea) as one's own.

Example Sentences
  • to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another
4 Definition

To adopt a word from another language.

5 Definition

In a subtraction, to deduct (one) from a digit of the minuend and add ten to the following digit, in order that the subtraction of a larger digit in the subtrahend from the digit in the minuend to which ten is added gives a positive result.

6 Definition

(Upper Midwestern United States) To lend.

7 Definition

To temporarily obtain (something) for (someone).

8 Definition

To feign or counterfeit.

9 Definition

(obsolete except in ballads) To secure the release of (someone) from prison.

10 Definition

To receive (something) from somebody, with little possibility of returning it.

Example Sentences
  • Can I borrow a sheet of paper?