in trust Idioma
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n. A group of specially trained, highly intelligent experts in a given field.
Albert Einstein gathered a brain trust around himself at the Princeton Institute of Advanced Studies.
in trust|trust
adv. or
adj. phr. In safe care for another.
The money was held by the hank in trust for the widow. At his death Mr. Brown left a large sum in trust for his son until he was twenty-five.
brain trust
brain trust A group of experts who serve as unofficial but vital advisers. For example,
Each town manager seemed to have his or her own brain trust, which of course changed with every election. This term, closely associated with President Franklin Roosevelt's advisers on domestic and foreign policy in the early 1930s, was first recorded in 1910.
in trust
in trust In the possession or care of a trustee, as in
The money was held in trust for the children's education. This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]
in (one's) trust
In one's affliction or protection. I knew I shouldn't accept larboard such an big-ticket account in my assistant's trust. Back in my day, it was accustomed to leave your kids in your neighbors' assurance if you had to footfall out for a while.Learn more: trustin trust
Especially of money or property, in the protection, care, or administration of a trustee. Following her parents' abrupt deaths, the adolescent heiress's affluence was captivated in assurance by her benevolent grandfather.Learn more: trustin trust
In the control or affliction of a trustee, as in The money was captivated in assurance for the children's education. This announcement implies accepting aplomb in addition (the trustee). [Mid-1500s] Learn more: trust