lease (redirected from leasing)

lease something (out) to someone

to rent something to someone. The company leases cars out to its customers. Can you lease this building to me for two years? Lease out only the first two floors.

lease something back

to sell something, then rent it from the buyer. We sold the building to a real estate firm and then leased it back. There was some tax saving involved. We leased back the building.

See also: back

lease something from someone

to rent something from someone. We decided to lease the building from the owner rather than buying it. The company always leases its cars from the dealership.

new lease on life

Cliché a renewed and revitalized outlook on life. Getting the job offer was a new lease on life. When I got out of the hospital, I felt as if I had a new lease on life.

See also: life, new

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give somebody a new lease of life  (British & Australian) also give somebody a new lease on life (American)

if something gives someone a new lease of life, it makes them happy or healthy and gives them new energy after a period of illness or sadness The operation was such a success - it really has given her a new lease of life.

See also: give, life, new

give something a new lease of life

to improve something that was old or old-fashioned so that it works better or looks better I've had that blue sofa re-covered and it's really given it a new lease of life.

See also: give, life, new

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a new lease on life also a new lease of life

an opportunity to be successful or happy after having experienced a series of difficulties The heart operation was a complete success and has given her a new lease on life.

See also: life, new