# pooling

/ˈpuɫɪŋ/ (US) · /pˈuːlɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pooling
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to collect or gather things together in one place so they can be used as a group. You often use this when talking about money or resources.

For teachers: to collect or gather resources, assets, or efforts into a common fund or group for shared use. Often used in the context of financial risk management or collaborative projects.

## Examples

- The company is pooling its resources to build a new office.
- By pooling their savings, the family was able to afford a down payment on a house much faster than they could have individually.
- The insurance industry relies on the pooling of individual risks to ensure that the financial burden of a single catastrophic event is distributed across the entire membership.

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