underwrite

英 [ʌndə'raɪt; 'ʌndəraɪt] 美[,ʌndɚ'raɪt]

• vt. 给...保险；承诺支付；签在...下
• vi. 经营保险业

1. guarantee financial support of;

"The opera tour was subvented by a bank"

2. protect by insurance;

"The insurance won't cover this"