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bankroll

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈbæŋˌkɹoʊɫ// UK //bˈæŋkɹəʊl// bankroll

n. the money you have available to spend on something, especially for a specific purpose like a project or a trip. It is often used when you need a lot of cash at once.

n. the total amount of money available for a specific purpose or expenditure. Often used in the context of funding a project, a journey, or a business venture.


SIMPLE

He used his entire bankroll to buy the new car.

CONTEXTUAL

The startup used its initial bankroll to hire a small team and develop the first version of the software.

COMPLEX

After months of careful budgeting, the director finally secured the necessary bankroll to shoot the film in high definition, ensuring the final product would meet international standards.

Synonyms
Origin

Compound of bank + roll.

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