impawn
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɔːn/
Definition
To deposit an item of value with a pawnbroker as security for a loan, with the understanding that the item will be returned upon repayment of the loan.
Examples
She had to impawn her necklace to get enough cash for the emergency.
He impawned his car to cover unexpected medical bills.
If you impawn your belongings, you risk losing them if you can't pay back the money.
How to Use impawn
- impawn something (verb)
- To deposit an item as security for a loan. — "You can impawn your jewelry at the local pawn shop."
- impawn something for [money] (verb)
- To deposit an item as security for a specific amount of money. — "He decided to impawn his car for $500 to pay his rent."
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