turn a profit

/tərn eɪ ˌprɑfət/

Other forms: turned a profit; turning a profit; turns a profit

Definitions of turn a profit

1. verb

   make a profit; gain money or materially
   synonyms: profit

   types:

   line one's pockets

   make a lot of money

   turn a nice dime, turn a nice dollar, turn a nice penny

   make a satisfactory profit

   clean up

   make a big profit; often in a short period of time

   monetize

   use something as a source of income or profit

   type of:

   bring in, clear, earn, gain, make, pull in, realise, realize, take in

   earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages