leasing

(verb) let for money. Synonyms: rent, lease. Example: "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad."

(verb) hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services. Synonyms: rent, hire, charter, lease.

(verb) grant use or occupation of under a term of contract. Synonyms: lease, let, rent. Example: "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners."

(verb) engage for service under a term of contract. Synonyms: lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take. Examples: "We took an apartment on a quiet street." "Let's rent a car." "Shall we take a guide in rome?."