break even

/breɪk ˈivɪn/
/breɪk ˈivən/
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Other forms: breaking even; broke even; broken even; breaks even

Definitions of break even
  1. verb
    attain a level at which there is neither gain nor loss, as in business, gambling, or a competitive sport
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    type of:
    attain, hit, reach
    reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
  2. verb
    make neither profit nor loss
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    antonyms:
    profit
    make a profit; gain money or materially
    lose
    fail to make money in a business; make a loss or fail to profit
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