collateral

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Tài sản thế chấp

BrE /ˈkɒlətərəl/ AmE /kəˈlætərəl/

noun en → vi

1 SECURITY [singular] B2

Tài sản thế chấp

property that is used as security when borrowing money, especially if the borrower cannot pay back the loan

  • collateral for a loan

Collocations collateral for a mortgage · collateral for a business loan

  • The bank required collateral to secure the loan.

    Ngân hàng yêu cầu tài sản thế chấp để bảo đảm khoản vay.

2 ADJACENT [adjective] B1

Kề bên, lân cận

close to or next to something else, especially in a way that is useful or convenient

  • collateral damage

Collocations collateral benefits · collateral effects

  • The new road will have collateral benefits for the local community.

    Con đường mới sẽ mang lại lợi ích phụ cho cộng đồng địa phương.