reimburse

Definition

The corporate promise to pay you back for money you fronted on the company's behalf—usually after submitting three forms, two receipts, and a blood oath. It's the business world's version of "I'll get you back," except with actual paper trails and approval workflows. Pro tip: save those receipts, or prepare for disappointment.

Example Usage

The company will reimburse your conference travel expenses within 30 days, assuming you correctly filled out the expense report and sacrificed the appropriate number of trees for documentation.

Source: Business and HR terminology

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