bankroll
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈbæŋkroʊl/
KK: /ˈbæŋkˌroʊl/
noun
Definition
A collection or amount of money that is available for use, often for funding a project or business.
Example
The investor provided a large bankroll to help start the new company.
Conversation
Have you seen my bankroll from last weekend?
No, I haven't. Did you take it out somewhere?
Yeah, I think I left it on the table when we were playing cards.
Oh, I remember seeing some money there. You should check!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fund
capital
resources
Antonyms
debt
deficit
loss
transitive verb
Definition
To provide the money needed to support or finance something, such as a project or business.
Example
She decided to bankroll the new startup with her savings.
Tense Forms
Past: bankrolled
Past Participle: bankrolled
Conversation
Have you heard about the new café opening downtown?
Yeah, I heard someone is trying to bankroll it.
I wonder if it's going to be successful with that kind of support.
Root Explanation
Bankroll is formed from "bank" (from Old Italian *banca*, meaning a bench or table for moneylending) and "roll" (from Old French *rolle*, meaning a roll or list). The word refers to the total amount of money available for a particular purpose, often in the context of financing or funding.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'bank' as a place where money is kept and 'roll' as a list of funds — together, they help you remember that 'bankroll' refers to the total money available for spending.
Visually Confused Words
bandrol