Definitions

1. noun

a person or organization that rents or occupies a property, vehicle, or other asset for a period of time

“She signed a lease as the tenant of the apartment building.”

2. noun

a person who holds a particular position or office, especially in a university or college

“The new tenant of the English department will be giving a lecture next week.”

3. verb

to occupy or take possession of something, especially land or property, under a formal agreement

“The company will be tenenting the new office space starting next month.”