Definitions

1. noun

An officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for managing the finances and supplies, or a person in charge of the finances of an organization.

“The purser of the cruise ship was responsible for booking shore excursions and managing the onboard expenses.”

2. verb

To take charge of or manage the finances of an organization or a specific project.

“The new CEO will purser the company’s finances and make sure they’re on track to meet their revenue goals.”