Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

allocate funds

verb phrase
ˈæl.ə.keɪt fʌndz
Definition
To set aside or assign a specific amount of money for a particular purpose or project.
Examples
  • The government decided to allocate funds for education reform.
  • She was tasked to allocate funds appropriately across different departments.
  • The charity will allocate funds raised during the event to local food banks.
Meaning
The act of distributing financial resources for specific uses or intended outcomes.
Synonyms
  • distribute resources
  • assign funds
  • apportion money