n.
1.property that is leased or rented out or let
2.a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment
3.the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect lease v.
1.let for money
2.hold under a lease or rental agreement
3.grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
4.engage for service under a term of contract
Idiom of the Day
shake (someone) down or shake down (someone)
to get money by threatening someone
The gangsters shook the shop owner down to get some money.