Bankrolling: meaning, definitions and examples

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bankrolling

 

[ หˆbรฆล‹krษ™สŠlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial support

To bankroll someone or something means to provide financial support for their activities or endeavors. This term is often used in the context of funding projects, businesses, or even individuals who require monetary backing. Individuals or organizations that bankroll others typically expect a return on their investment, which may come in various forms such as profits or recognition. The concept is crucial in the worlds of entertainment and entrepreneurship, where startups and creative projects often rely on external funding to get off the ground.

Synonyms

finance, fund, sponsor, support.

Examples of usage

  • The wealthy investor decided to bankroll the new film project.
  • She was bankrolled by her family during her college years.
  • The organization sought donations to bankroll their charitable activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "bankrolling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น financiamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคคเฅเคคเคชเฅ‹เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Finanzierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendanaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะฝะฐะฝััƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ finansowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณ‡้‡‘ๆไพ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท financement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ financiamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท finansman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ธˆ ์ง€์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ financovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ financovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ต„ๅŠฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ financiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjรกrmรถgnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะถั‹ะปะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maliyyษ™lษ™ลŸdirmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ financiamiento

Etymology

The term 'bankroll' has its origins in American slang dating back to the late 19th century. It is derived from the combination of the word 'bank', referring to a financial institution, and 'roll', which in this context relates to the rolls of money that banks would hold. The early use of the term was primarily associated with the funding of gambling and other risky ventures, where individuals would literally 'roll' their money into various projects. Over time, the meaning has expanded to encompass any financial support provided, particularly in creative or entrepreneurial contexts. The evolution of the term reflects the changing dynamics of finance and investment, where backing someoneโ€™s endeavors has become commonplace among investors, venture capitalists, and philanthropic individuals. Today, to 'bankroll' is widely understood as a way of offering financial leverage to progress projects or support individuals in achieving their goals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,827, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.