1. (

• rent ,
• lease

) let for money; "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad" ;

2. (

• lease ,
• let ,
• rent ,

) grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners" ;

3. (

• lease ,
• rent ,
• hire ,
• charter ,
• engage ,
• take ,

) engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?" ;

4. (

• rent ,
• hire ,
• charter ,
• lease ,

) hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services ;