1. takes and uses something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘borrow’
2. takes money from a bank or other institution with an agreement to pay it back with interest
Usage: financial context
3. takes or adopts ideas, words, or customs from another source
Usage: often used with languages, cultures, or concepts

Examples

• She borrows books from the library every week.
• He never borrows money from his friends.
• The company borrows millions of dollars to expand operations.
• English borrows many words from other languages.
• My neighbor always borrows my tools and forgets to return them.
• The student borrows her sister’s car for the weekend.
• The restaurant borrows cooking techniques from French cuisine.