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hedge /ˈhɛʤ/  

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  • noun
    plural hedges
    [count] a row of shrubs or small trees that are planted close to each other in order to form a boundary
    something that provides protection or defense - usually + against
    She invests her money as a hedge against inflation.
    hedges against loss/disappointment/uncertainty/failure
    verb
    hedges; hedged; hedging
    [+ obj] :to surround (an area) with a hedge
    The garden is hedged by flowering shrubs.
    to avoid giving a promise or direct answer [no obj]
    She hedged when she was asked to support the campaign. [+ obj]
    He hedged his earlier comments about the need for new management.
    hedge against
    [phrasal verb]
    hedge against (something) :to protect yourself from (something)
    They hedge against inflation by investing their money.
    looking for ways to hedge against risk/failure
    hedge around
    or hedge about [phrasal verb]
    hedge (something) around/about Brit :to limit or restrict (something) - usually used as (be) hedged; usually + with or by
    Their offer is so hedged around with conditions [=so restricted by conditions] that it hardly seems worthwhile.
    a rule that is hedged about by exceptions
    hedge in
    [phrasal verb]
    hedge in (something) or hedge (something) in :to form a boundary around (something)
    a field hedged in [=surrounded] by trees
    hedge in (someone) or hedge (someone) in :to surround or restrict (someone) in a way that prevents free movement or action
    We have been hedged in by their rules and regulations.
    hedge your bets
    to do things that will prevent great loss or failure if future events do not happen as you plan or hope
    They decided to hedge their bets by putting half their money in stocks and the other half in bonds.

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    hedge fund, hedgehog, hedgerow