break-even
adjective / verb
Pronunciation: ˌbreɪkˈiːvən
Definition
The state of a business or project where total costs equal total revenue, resulting in neither a profit nor a loss.
Examples
The company expects to break even within the first two years of operation.
We need to sell at least five hundred units per month just to reach our break-even point.
The project was considered a success once it finally broke even last quarter.
How to Use break-even
- break even (phrasal verb)
- to reach the point of zero profit or loss — "We hope to break even by December."
- break-even point (collocation)
- the specific level of sales required to cover costs — "Calculating the break-even point is essential for our business plan."
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