What is the Meaning of BREAK EVEN?

break even

Definition:

to reach a point in a venture (e.g., a business) where the costs and the profits are equal

Examples:

1. We need to sell 200 tickets to break even.

2. After three years in business they are finally breaking even. They hope to make a profit in September.

present	—-	BREAK EVEN
present participle		BREAKING EVEN
past		BROKE EVEN
past participle		BROKEN EVEN

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