committed cash

[kəˈmɪtɪd kæʃ]
noun
caixa comprometido
1. Cash that has been allocated or reserved for a specific purpose or obligation and is no longer available for other uses
The company's committed cash for the construction project cannot be used for operating expenses.
O caixa comprometido da empresa para o projeto de construção não pode ser usado para despesas operacionais.
2. Funds that have been formally designated or pledged toward fulfilling contractual obligations or planned expenditures
Our committed cash reserves ensure we can meet our debt obligations.
Nossas reservas de caixa comprometido garantem que possamos cumprir nossas obrigações de dívida.
This is a technical financial term used primarily in banking, accounting, and corporate finance sectors in both the United States and Brazil. It reflects the importance of financial transparency and cash management in modern business operations. Companies use this terminology in financial statements and planning documents to distinguish between funds available for immediate use and those that are obligated for specific purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
allocated cashreserved fundsearmarked cashpledged fundsdesignated capital
Antonyms / Antônimos
free cashavailable cashuncommitted fundsdiscretionary cash

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caixa comprometido
Standard financial term used in banking and corporate contexts
São Paulo
caixa reservado
Alternative term commonly used in financial markets
Portugal
caixa comprometido
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese usage
USA
committed cash
Financial and accounting standard terminology

Related Words

cash flowcapital allocationliquidityfinancial obligationcash reserves

Related Idioms & Phrases

tie up cash
lock in funds
money set aside
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