0 the fact of borrowing money, especially from a bank, or the amount that is borrowed:
1 the act of borrowing money or the amount of money that a person, company, government, etc. borrows:
Deficit spending and foreign borrowing are reaching levels that could threaten the nation's future growth.
short-term/medium-term/long-term borrowing An overdraft is not suitable for long-term borrowing.
reduce/cut/control borrowing Government debt interest is projected to flatten out as borrowing is reduced.
increase/encourage borrowing Low interest rates encourage borrowing, thereby stimulating demand for goods.
2 the amount of money that a person, company, government, etc. borrows: