Fund - Definition
fund
n 1: a reserve of money set aside for some purpose [syn: fund,
monetary fund]
2: a supply of something available for future use; "he brought
back a large store of Cuban cigars" [syn: store, stock,
fund]
3: a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and
invests in securities issued by other companies [syn:
investment company, investment trust, investment firm,
fund]
v 1: convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that
bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
2: place or store up in a fund for accumulation
3: provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of
interest
4: invest money in government securities
5: accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability;
"fund a medical care plan"
6: furnish money for; "The government funds basic research in
many areas"