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to protect or isolate something (such as funds or resources) from being used for other purposes
The government ring-fenced the education budget to prevent cuts.
The government allocated the education budget separately to ensure it wouldn't be reduced.
The company ring-fenced its profits to ensure stability during the crisis.
The company set aside its profits to protect them from being used elsewhere, ensuring financial stability.
Often used in financial or business contexts to describe the protection of funds or resources.
This term is often used in financial reports and business strategies to describe protected funds.
Use 'ring-fenced' in formal contexts such as financial reports or business meetings.
The term originates from the literal act of fencing something off with a ring, metaphorically applied to financial or organizational isolation.
Commonly used in financial and business contexts to describe the protection of funds or resources from being used for other purposes.