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lease

Definition

  • noun: a legal agreement that lets someone use a car, house, etc., for a period of time in return for payment
  • noun: a contract by which one conveys real estate, equipment, or facilities for a specified term and for a specified rent
  • verb: to use (something) for a period of time in return for payment
  • verb: to grant by lease
  • synonyms: glean, let, demise

Examples

  • After they made the movie, the book got 'a new lease on life'. [=the book became newly popular]

  • The 'lease' expires next month. = The 'lease' runs out next month.

  • The band has given this style of music 'a new lease on life'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) All right, we're going in. You got a good eye there. I see you've noticed the unibody construction. I'm Rick. Are you looking to buy or to lease? Borrow. From my friend. Yeah, he'll by buying it. -Maybe I should talk to him. -Oh, I don't think so. No, he's an entertainer. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11