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hedge (EN)
sostantivo, verbo

sostantivo “hedge”

sing. hedge, pl. hedges
  1. siepe (una fila di arbusti o alberi bassi piantati vicini che formano una recinzione o un confine)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. siepe (come protezione)
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. ambiguità
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. Copertura (un investimento o una strategia intesa a ridurre potenziali perdite finanziarie)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

verbo “hedge”

infinito hedge; lui hedges; pass. hedged; p.p. hedged; ger. hedging
  1. Coprirsi (proteggersi contro perdite finanziarie effettuando transazioni di bilanciamento o compensazione)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. tergiversare
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. recintare (con una siepe)
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.