What is the meaning of fund?

noun

• A reserve of money set aside for some purpose.
  • synonyms: monetary fund
• A supply of something available for future use.
  • usage: "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
  • synonyms: store, stock
• A financial institution that sells shares to individuals and invests in securities issued by other companies.
  • synonyms: investment company, investment trust, investment firm

verb

• Convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt that bears fixed interest and is represented by bonds.
• Place or store up in a fund for accumulation.
• Provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest.
• Invest money in government securities.
• Accumulate a fund for the discharge of a recurrent liability.
  • usage: "fund a medical care plan"
• Furnish money for.
  • usage: "The government funds basic research in many areas"