Definition of "Fund" :

noun: a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies

noun: a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

noun: a supply of something available for future use

verb: furnish money for

"The government funds basic research in many areas."

verb: accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability

"Fund a medical care plan."

verb: invest money in government securities

verb: provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest

verb: place or store up in a fund for accumulation

verb: convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds