(economics) A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing.

something that is set aside for a specific purpose / (Britain and Europe) land that has been taken out of agricultural production to reduce crop surpluses

assigned for some purpose. / taken out of agricultural production / reserved or booked in advance

(transitive) To separate and reserve something for a specific purpose. / (transitive) To leave out of account; to omit or neglect. / (transitive) To disagree with something and reject or overturn it.

To sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust). / To falsely or maliciously charge another; to slander.

(UK, humorous) used to highlight a sexual ambiguity in an innocent remark

To request. / To increase the likelihood of something by persisting in some action; to invite.

(strictly) When in a foreign place, suit behavior or appearance to the local culture. / (loosely, idiomatic) Adapt to the circumstances; follow common custom.

The eastern part of Asia inclusive of China, Japan, and Korea and sometimes inclusive of Mongolia and some or all of Southeast Asia and the Philippines.

(US, simile) Having characteristics considered quintessential to American life; very American.