fund fund /ˈfʌnd/

noun

1. () A reserve of money set aside for some purpose  ( monetary fund , fund )
   a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
     The non-profit organization launched a fundraising campaign to establish a scholarship fund.
   The non-profit organization launched a fundraising campaign to establish a scholarship fund.
   
2. () A supply of something available for future use  ( stock , fund , store )
   a supply of something available for future use
    He brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
   he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
   
3. A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies  ( fund , investment company , investment firm , investment trust )
   a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
   

verb

1. Furnish money for  ( fund )
   furnish money for
    The government funds basic research in many areas
   The government funds basic research in many areas
   
2. Accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability  ( fund )
   accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability
    Fund a medical care plan
   fund a medical care plan
   
3. Invest money in government securities  ( fund )
   invest money in government securities
   
4. Provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest  ( fund )
   provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
   
5. Place or store up in a fund for accumulation  ( fund )
   place or store up in a fund for accumulation
   
6. Convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds  ( fund )
   convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds