ringfence
ringfence · ringfences · ringfenced · ringfencing
резервировать средства
To guarantee the safety of funds or investmentTo 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.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)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.
(transitive)To specify that funds may only be used for a specific purpose, especially government funds.
резервировать средстваrezervirovatʹ
(transitive)To require workers to remain in (particular types of work), as during wartime.
Translations
1 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
to specify that funds may only be used for a specific purpose:
Origin
From ring + fence.From ring + fence.
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Forms
ringfences, ringfencing, ringfenced, ringfenced| Base form | ringfence · to ringfence |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | ringfences |
| Present participle | ringfencing |
| Past simple | ringfenced |
| Past participle | ringfenced |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedringfenced
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle