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hedge (EN)
substantiivi, verbi

substantiivi “hedge”

yksikkö hedge, monikko hedges
  1. Pensasaita (rivi tiheästi istutettuja pensaita tai matalia puita, jotka muodostavat aidan tai rajan)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. aita
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. kiertely
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. Suojaus (sijoitus tai strategia, jonka tarkoituksena on vähentää mahdollisia taloudellisia tappioita)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

verbi “hedge”

infinitiivi hedge; hän hedges; imperfekti hedged; part. perf. hedged; ger. hedging
  1. Suojautua (suojautua taloudellisilta tappioilta tekemällä tasapainottavia tai kompensoivia liiketoimia)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. vältellä
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. aidata
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.