lease lease /ˈliːs/

noun

1. () A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment  ( lease )
   a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
   
2. () Property that is leased or rented out or let  ( letting , rental , lease )
   property that is leased or rented out or let
   
3. The period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect  ( lease , term of a contract )
   the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect
   

verb

1. () Let for money  ( lease , rent )
   let for money
    We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad
   We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad
   
2. Engage for service under a term of contract  ( charter , engage , hire , lease , rent , take )
   engage for service under a term of contract
    We took an apartment on a quiet street
   We took an apartment on a quiet street
    Let's rent a car
   Let's rent a car
    Shall we take a guide in Rome?
   Shall we take a guide in Rome?
   
3. Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract  ( lease , let , rent )
   grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
    I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
   I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
   
4. Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services  ( lease , rent , charter , hire )
   hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services