break-even
noun/ˈbreɪk iːvn/
/ˈbreɪk iːvn/
[uncountable] (business)- a time when a company or piece of business earns just enough money to pay for its costs
- The company expects to reach break-even next year.
- The group has promised a break-even performance in the second quarter.
- We are closely monitoring costs to bring down the break-even point for the business.
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