depository

UK
/dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/
US
/dɪˈpɑːzɪtɔri/

Translations

depositorynoun
depositories
pl
UK
/dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/
US
/dɪˈpɑːzɪtɔri/
The bank serves as a depository for valuable documents.
Банк служит депозитарием для ценных документов.
The library is a depository of knowledge.
Библиотека является хранилищем знаний.
depositoryadjective
UK
/dɪˈpɒzɪtəri/
US
/dɪˈpɑːzɪˌtɔːri/
Used attributively in combinations such as "depository institution".

Definitions

depositorynoun
A place where things are stored for safekeeping.
The bank's vault serves as a depository for valuable items and important documents.
An institution for receiving and safeguarding deposits, such as a bank.
The depository offers various services, including safe deposit boxes and investment accounts.
A facility where goods are stored before distribution.
The warehouse acts as a depository for the company's inventory before it is shipped to retailers.
A person entrusted with something for safekeeping; a custodian.
As the depository of the family heirlooms, she ensured each artifact was carefully preserved.
depositoryadjective
Relating to or designating an institution or place that holds deposits for safekeeping.
New regulations were imposed on depository institutions after the financial crisis.