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borrow

Definition

  • verb: to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it
  • verb: to receive with the implied or expressed intention of returning the same or an equivalent
  • synonyms: adopt, receive, take

Examples

  • The company is 'borrowing a page from' [=using a technique or idea first used by] its largest competitor.

  • After his heart attack, my grandfather always felt that he was 'living on borrowed time'.

  • You may want to 'borrow/take a page from his book' and study harder for your finals.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, on the cover above the title... Does Santa know that you left the workshop? You know, we're all laughing our heads off. Did you have to borrow a reindeer to get down here? Buddy... go back to the basement. Hey, jack weed, I get more action in a week Than you've had your entire life. (..)
    2003 Elf