asset

Definition

  • noun: a valuable person or thing
  • noun: the property of a deceased person subject by law to the payment of his or her debts and legacies
  • often + 'to'

Examples

  • They bought the company and stripped it of its 'assets'. [=they sold the property owned by the company]

  • She is a great 'asset to' the team. [=she's a valuable member of the team]

  • The state's natural 'assets' include mountains and beautiful lakes.

Movie quotes

  • (..) called to the torture! Patience! Oh you stay here with your grief daddy! I'll fetch 'em for ya. / Be careful! Protect the assets!! Just one angry shot!... ...for Furiosa. Hut! Crying shame. Another month... (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road