Borrow/ˈbɔːrəʊ/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Use Borrowing implies you'll return the item after temporary use without payment. I need to borrow your bike for my morning ride. Pro Tip 2/3Implied Trust Borrowing involves trust between the lender and the borrower. She trusts me enough to borrow her laptop. Pro Tip 3/3Recipient Initiative The borrower is usually the one who initiates the action of borrowing. Can I borrow your textbook for my revision?