CEFR B2

loss-making

adjective

Meaning

Describing a business or activity that is losing money rather than making a profit.

Examples

The airline has been loss-making for three consecutive quarters.
They decided to sell off the loss-making division to focus on more profitable areas.

Synonyms: unprofitable, unsound, bankrupt

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loss-making (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒs ˌmeɪkɪŋ/

Definition

Describing a business or activity that is losing money rather than making a profit.

Examples

The airline has been loss-making for three consecutive quarters.
They decided to sell off the loss-making division to focus on more profitable areas.
Many small businesses struggle to avoid becoming loss-making in their first year.

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