n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1 obsolete : RENT
2 : to collect and take the fees or profits of (an occupation or business) on payment of a fixed sum
3 : to give up (as an estate or a business) to another on condition of receiving in return a fixed sum
4 a : to devote to agriculture b : to manage and cultivate as a farm c : to grow or cultivate in quantity < farm trees for fuel> < farm salmon>
intransitive verb : to engage in raising crops or animals