rent; lease
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to rent; to hire; to lease (from the perspective of the tenant)
Used when the subject is the party paying to temporarily use someone else's property. The examples show various objects like housing, vehicles, and equipment.
We rented an office and are preparing to start a business.
He plans to rent a car to travel to the suburbs this weekend.
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This company leased the entire building as its new headquarters.
When renting a house, you must carefully read the contract terms.
Rather than buying expensive equipment, it is more cost-effective to lease it.
verb
to rent out; to lease out (from the perspective of the owner)
Used when the subject is the owner who receives payment for allowing others to use their property. Often used in business contexts.
The landlord decided to lease this apartment to a young couple.
This company specializes in leasing heavy machinery to construction sites.
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He rented out his idle garage and gets extra income every month.
The owner leased the shop to a well-known chain brand.
This apartment is currently available for lease, with a monthly rent of five thousand yuan.