What is the meaning of lease?

noun

• Property that is leased or rented out or let.
  • synonyms: rental, letting
• A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified time for a specified payment.
• The period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect.
  • synonyms: term of a contract

verb

• Let for money.
  • usage: "We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad"
  • synonyms: rent
• Hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services.
  • synonyms: rent, hire, charter
• Grant use or occupation of under a term of contract.
  • usage: "I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners"
  • synonyms: let, rent
• Engage for service under a term of contract.
  • usage: "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome"
  • synonyms: rent, hire, charter, engage, take