Redeposit: meaning, definitions and examples

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redeposit

 

[ˌriːdɪˈpɒzɪt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

banking term

Redeposit refers to the act of depositing something again, particularly funds, into an account or financial institution. This term is often used in the context of bank transactions where an individual or entity returns money that was previously withdrawn. It can also involve reinvesting funds into an account or financial instrument to earn interest or returns anew. Redepositing is a common practice among investors looking to keep their money working for them continuously.

Synonyms

deposit again, reinvest, return.

Examples of usage

  • I decided to redeposit my savings into a high-interest account.
  • After considering my options, I chose to redeposit the check immediately.
  • The bank allows me to redeposit funds without any penalty.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The prefix 're-' comes from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back', while 'deposit' is derived from Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to lay down'.
  • In finance, 'deposit' has been used since the late Middle Ages to indicate a place to store money.

Finance

  • In banking, redepositing can refer to putting money back into a savings account after withdrawal.
  • Interest rates on savings accounts are typically calculated based on redeposits, influencing overall earnings.
  • Many banks offer facilities like automatic redeposit for regular savings contributions.

Environmental Science

  • In ecology, redeposition occurs when sediment is moved and then settled again, affecting land formation and habitats.
  • Restoration projects often involve redepositing organic materials to improve soil health.
  • Recycling materials can be seen as a form of redeposit, as waste is returned to useful forms.

Technology

  • In data management, redepositing refers to saving or backing up files to their original location after changes.
  • Cloud storage solutions often allow users to redeposit files automatically to ensure unchanged data is saved.

Psychology

  • The concept of redepositing ideas means taking old thoughts and refreshening them for new insights.
  • In therapeutic practices, patients may redeposit memories in a safe manner to reassess and heal.

Translations

Translations of the word "redeposit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redepósito

🇮🇳 पुनः जमा करना

🇩🇪 Wiedereinzahlung

🇮🇩 penyetoran ulang

🇺🇦 повторний депозит

🇵🇱 ponowna wpłata

🇯🇵 再預金

🇫🇷 re-dépôt

🇪🇸 redepósito

🇹🇷 yeniden yatırma

🇰🇷 재예금

🇸🇦 إعادة الإيداع

🇨🇿 znovu vklad

🇸🇰 opätovný vklad

🇨🇳 重新存款

🇸🇮 ponovni depozit

🇮🇸 endurreikningur

🇰🇿 қайта депозит

🇬🇪 მეორე დეპოზიტი

🇦🇿 təkrar depozit

🇲🇽 redepósito