bankroll

American  

[bangk-rohl] / ˈbæŋkˌroʊl /

noun

1. money in one's possession; monetary resources.

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verb (used with object)

1. Informal. to finance; provide funds for.

   to bankroll a new play.

bankroll British  

/ ˈbæŋkˌrəʊl /

noun

1. a roll of currency notes

2. the financial resources of a person, organization, etc

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verb

1. slang (tr) to provide the capital for; finance

Other Word Forms

• bankroller noun

Etymology

Origin of bankroll

First recorded in 1885–90; bank ² + roll

Example Sentences

“The Arctic is the ultimate adversary,” said Eric Slesinger, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer who now runs a venture-capital firm bankrolling defense startups, including some trying to master arctic fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said in an interview that Reiner personally bankrolled much of the legal fight because he genuinely believed it was the right thing to do.

From Los Angeles Times

When giant retailers showed interest in carrying their product, they went hunting for capital and raised another $30 million just in time to bankroll holiday orders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Later, they bet on renewables, bankrolling enormous hydroelectric projects, solar fields and wind farms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just four months earlier, he had bankrolled his son David’s $8-billion acquisition of the storied Paramount Pictures.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• finance
• subsidize