Welche Bedeutung steckt hinter der hier vorgestellten Vokabel aus dem Bereich Nice to know?

In the news: Large amounts of metal are being stolen from church roofs in Britain. The churches, however, are not receiving the full cost of a new roof back from their insurance companies. Some vicars are asking their congregations to make up the shortfall.

to make up the shortfall

Do you know what it means?

• to provide the missing amount
• to undertake the construction work
• to buy the materials required