English dictionary
hedge
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
noun
- an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
noun
- any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change
verb
- minimize loss or risk
verb
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
verb
- enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges
verb
- hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge
Example sentences
when you say ‘maybe’ you are just hedging
diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks
hedge your bets
He dodged the issue
she skirted the problem
They tend to evade their responsibilities
he evaded the questions skillfully
hedge the property
The animals were hedged in