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hedge (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “hedge”

enkelvoud hedge, meervoud hedges
  1. haag (een rij van dicht geplante struiken of lage bomen die een hek of grens vormen)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. haag
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. uitvlucht
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. hedge (een investering of strategie bedoeld om mogelijk financieel verlies te verminderen)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

werkwoord “hedge”

infinitief hedge; hij hedges; verleden tijd hedged; volt. deelw. hedged; ger. hedging
  1. Hedgen (zichzelf beschermen tegen financieel verlies door het maken van balancerende of compenserende transacties)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. omzeilen
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. omheinen (met een haag)
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.