Ringfence

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪŋˈfɛns/

Ringfence (verb)

  1. to keep money separate for a specific purpose, preventing it from being used for other things.
  2. to limit access to something, ensuring it is used only for a particular purpose.

Examples

  • The company decided to ringfence funds for future projects.
  • They ringfenced the budget to ensure financial stability.

Common collocations: ringfence funds, ringfence budget, ringfence resources, ringfence areas, ringfence data

Synonyms of Ringfence

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Ringfence

  • When discussing combining resources or funds.