To borrow something (from someone): to receive and use another's item or money temporarily.
図書館でその本を借りることができます。
You can borrow that book from the library.
新しいドレスを式のために友達から借りた。
I borrowed a new dress from a friend for the ceremony.
お金を少し借りてもいいですか？来週には返します。
May I borrow some money? I'll repay you next week.
To rent or hire something (e.g., a room, vehicle) — to take temporary use of something for a fee.
週末はレンタカーを借りてドライブに行く予定だ。
This weekend I plan to rent a car and go for a drive.
引っ越しの間、倉庫を借りることにした。
I decided to rent a storage unit during the move.
To make use of someone's help, knowledge, or resources; to obtain or receive assistance or advantage from someone.
彼の経験を借りてプロジェクトを進めた。
We moved the project forward by drawing on his experience.
先輩のアドバイスを借りれば、うまくいくと思う。
I think it will go well if we make use of the senior's advice.
To use something for another purpose; to repurpose or adapt an item for a use different from its original intent.
この段ボールを机代わりに借りて使っている。
I'm using this cardboard box as a makeshift desk.
古い布をランチョンマットとして借りて使った。
I repurposed an old cloth to use as a placemat.