1. to pay out money from a fund or account
Usage: formal; often used in financial or administrative contexts

Examples

• The foundation disburses grants to qualifying nonprofits each quarter.
• The treasurer disburses funds according to the approved budget.
• The insurance company disburses claim payments within 30 days.
• The scholarship committee disburses awards directly to students’ accounts.
• The government disburses disaster relief funds to affected communities.
• The trust disburses monthly payments to the beneficiaries.