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On an average day, we allow ourselves the fiction that we own a piece of our workplace. That's part of what it takes to get the job done. Deeper down, we know it's all on loan.
Mary Schmich

Meaning of "on loan" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON LOAN

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WHAT DOES ON LOAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on loan in the English dictionary

The definition of on loan in the dictionary is lent out; borrowed. Other definition of on loan is transferred from a regular post to a temporary one elsewhere.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON LOAN

on her beam-ends
on high
on hold
on ice
on impulse
on its last legs
on its merits
on key
on leave
on line
on message
on no consideration
on oath
on occasion
on offer
on one side
on one´s back
on one´s beam-ends
on one´s best behaviour
on one´s conscience

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON LOAN

amortized mortgage loan
balloon loan
bank loan
bridging loan
call loan
consolidation loan
demand loan
deposit loan
hard loan
home improvement loan
home loan
interlibrary loan
jumbo loan
loan
local loan
personal loan
savings and loan
soft loan
student loan
time loan
top-up loan

Synonyms and antonyms of on loan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on loan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON LOAN

Find out the translation of on loan to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on loan from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on loan» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

贷款
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en calidad de préstamo
570 millions of speakers

English

on loan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऋण पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على سبيل الاعارة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на правах аренды
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

por empréstimo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লোনে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur prêt
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

atas pinjaman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ausgeliehen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

貸出中
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대출
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing etangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cho mượn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடன் மீது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्जावर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Borçlu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

in prestito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na kredyt
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на правах оренди
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe împrumut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

για δάνειο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op lening
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på lån
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på lån
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on loan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON LOAN»

The term «on loan» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.571 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON LOAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «on loan» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «on loan» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on loan

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QUOTES WITH «ON LOAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on loan.
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Mary Schmich
On an average day, we allow ourselves the fiction that we own a piece of our workplace. That's part of what it takes to get the job done. Deeper down, we know it's all on loan.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON LOAN»

Discover the use of on loan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on loan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Angels on Loan
These were her "angels on loan," as she came to call them, but even they are only part of her remarkable story. For more than thirty years, Carmen was trapped in a private hell.
Carmen Belle White, 2013
2
State Immunity and Cultural Objects on Loan
This title examines whether there is any rule of (customary) international law stipluating that cultural objects are immune from seizure, or whether such a rule is emerging.
Nout van Woudenberg, 2012
3
Mistress On Loan (Mills & Boon Modern)
As a teenager, Adrien was infatuated with Chay Haddon, and was devastated when her family banished him, claiming he'd betrayed their trust.
Sara Craven, 2012
4
Living a Life on Loan: Finding Grace at the Intersections
According to the authors, everyone's life is a loan from God and should be lived, used, and enjoyed in such a way that his or her story impacts and influences the lives of others.
Rick Rusaw, Eric Swanson, 2006
5
Baby on Loan
Borrowed: one baby!
Liz Fielding, 2010
6
Unconditional Love: On Loan from God!
But the most important lesson Sabrina had to share was that of Unconditional Love. Join Don Landy for this dog's tale of happiness, togetherness, and the everlasting rewards of a pet's love.
Don Landy, 2011
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Talent on Loan
Greeley is loud, bombastic, and phenomenally stupid; the perfect foil for Taylor's plans. Or is he? "Talent on Loan" is a raucous ride through the world of politics and media, which leaves no stone unturned and no nose un-bloodied.
Milt Shook, 2006
8
God's land on loan: Israel, Palestine, and the world
An Old Testament scholar develops a theology of land, contending that since the world belongs to God, mankind does not "own" land. Rather, land is a loan from God that must be used responsibly and justly. (Social Issues)
W. Eugene March, 2007
9
Loan Workouts and Debt for Equity Swaps: A Framework for ...
This work is not merely restricted to companies and banks involved in the process, but other important participants in loan workouts.
Subhrendu Chatterji, Paul Hedges, 2002
10
Bank Loan Classification and Provisioning Practices in ...
All these elements make it difficult to compare countries' rules on loan classification and provisioning. Although the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued standards on asset valuation and disclosure, it has not yet ...
Alain Laurin, Giovanni Majnoni, World Bank, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON LOAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on loan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Arsenal's Szczesny set to join Roma on loan
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is on the cusp of joining Roma on loan but still has a future at the Emirates, says manager Arsene ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»
2
Everton defender Luke Garbutt moves to Fulham on season-long loan
Manager Roberto Martinez told reporters during the club's involvement at the Asia Cup in Singapore: "The idea will be to send him on loan to ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
3
Tom King: Millwall goalkeeper joins Welling United on loan
Welling United have signed goalkeeper Tom King from League One club Millwall on a one-month loan deal. King has yet to make an ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
4
Alfonso Thomas: Sussex sign Somerset seamer on loan
Sussex have signed Somerset seam bowler Alfonso Thomas on a one-month loan ahead of their One-Day Cup campaign. The 38-year-old ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
5
Cupich: 'We have this earth on loan'
“We have to realize, in all humility, we have this earth on loan in this generation, and we have to make sure we pass it on to the next generation,” Cupich said at ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
6
On-loan Gillingham midfielder Jordan Houghton hopes to impress …
The Houghton has joined Gills on loan from Chelsea until January 3 and started the 2-1 win at Bromley on Tuesday night. He's won the FA ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
7
Everton defender Luke Garbutt moves to Fulham on loan
“Luke is ready to go on loan and gain playing time and experience which will further help his development and, ultimately, help him to fulfil his ... «BreakingNews.ie, Jul 15»
8
Deji Oshilaja: Gillingham sign Cardiff defender on loan
Oshilaja spent the second half of last season on loan at Wimbledon, scoring one goal in 23 appearances. He is Gillingham's seventh signing of ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
9
Orlando City aims to send young players out on loan in near future
Sidney Rivera, an Orlando City draft pick from Old Dominion, practices with the Orlando City soccer team on media day, Friday, January 23, ... «Orlando Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Poke joins Eastleigh on loan
Poke joins Eastleigh on loan ... Portsmouth goalkeeper Michael Poke has joined National League side Eastleigh on loan until January, the Sky ... «Eurosport.co.uk, Jul 15»

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