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Definition on loan in British English

on loan

phrase
1

if something is on loan, someone is borrowing it

Example

That book is already out on loan.

Example

These paintings are on loan from the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Synonyms and related words
borrow pawn check out
2

if someone is on loan to another organization, they are temporarily working for that organization before returning to their own

Example

He is joining our team on loan this season.

Synonyms and related words
acting auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary
Definition on loan in British English