turn a profit
The phrase "turn a profit" is commonly used in financial and business contexts to describe achieving financial success.
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Definition
B2Business
(idiomatic, common)To earn more money than is spent, resulting in financial gain.
Example
- After several months of hard work, the startup finally turned a profit.
- The company needs to turn a profit soon to satisfy its investors.
B2Finance
(idiomatic, technical)To achieve a positive financial return from an investment after covering all costs.
Example
- The investment in renewable energy projects began to turn a profit after five years.
- They turned a profit by selling stocks at a higher price than they paid.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn a profit":
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