1.a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
2.a supply of something available for future use;
he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars
3.a financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies
1.convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds
2.place or store up in a fund for accumulation
3.provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest
4.invest money in government securities
5.accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability;
fund a medical care plan
6.furnish money for;
The government funds basic research in many areas