1. The act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment, house or car)
   "Renting a car for the weekend trip was more economical than driving their own";
   - rental

1. Let for money
   "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad";
   - lease
    
2. Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
   "I am renting my country estate to some foreigners";
   - lease, let
    
3. Engage for service under a term of contract
   "Let's rent a car";
   - lease, hire, charter, engage, take
    
4. Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
   "They rented a car for their vacation";
   - hire, charter, lease

See also: farm out

Type of: acquire, contract, dealing, dealings, get, give, transaction, undertake

Encyclopedia: Renting