definition of
rent

[1] #1 rent n. a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service. wn

[2] #2 rent v. [lease] let for money; "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad". wn

[3] #3 rent n. [rip, snag, split, tear] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings". wn

[4] #4 rent v. [lease, let] grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners". wn

[5] #5 rent v. [lease, hire, charter, engage, take] engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?". wn