re-fund

/ riːˈfʌnd /

verb

1. to discharge (an old or matured debt) by new borrowing, as by a new bond issue
2. to replace (an existing bond issue) with a new one

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-fund¹

C20: from re- + fund

Example Sentences

“When I fought to re-fund our police, liberals called me a token.”

From Washington Times

"How can Defra credibly announce "stronger regulation and tougher enforcement" when there is not one single commitment today by government to put its money where its mouth is and properly re-fund statutory environmental protection agencies?"

From BBC

Instead of defunding the police, re-fund the police, putting more cops on the beat and improving training.

From Washington Post

The April 18 editorial on the struggles at and the need for more resources for the Internal Revenue Service, “Re-fund the IRS,” was right on point.

From Washington Post

In his congressional bid, Dunn is emphasizing a “re-fund the police” message and pointing to his record of opposing new taxes.

From Seattle Times