lend-lease

• Историческое соглашение о передаче товаров и услуг союзнику для помощи в общем деле, наиболее известное по использованию во время Второй мировой войны.

A historical arrangement involving the transfer of goods and services to an ally to aid in a common cause, most notably used during World War II.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Aid program for alliesC1formal

   A system of transferring military equipment, food, and other resources to allied nations to support a shared effort, especially during wartime.

   Программа помощи союзникам

   • The lend-lease program was crucial for the Allied victory in World War II.
   • Under lend-lease, the US supplied tanks and aircraft to Britain.
   • The agreement allowed for the transfer of goods without immediate payment.