charge-off

or charge·off

[ chahrj-awf, -of ]
/ ˈtʃɑrdʒˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

noun

a write-off, especially of a bad loan by a bank.

Origin of charge-off

Definition for charge off (2 of 2)

Origin of charge

1175–1225; 1950–55 for def 39; (v.) Middle English chargen < Anglo-French, Old French charg(i)er < Late Latin carricāre to load a wagon, equivalent to carr(us) wagon (see car1) + -icā- v. suffix. + -re infinitive ending; (noun) Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French, noun derivative of the v.

SYNONYMS FOR charge

5 assault.
27 See price.
30 onslaught, assault.
32 commission, trust.
33 management.
37 indictment, imputation, allegation.
44 cargo, freight.

ANTONYMS FOR charge

OTHER WORDS FROM charge

charge·less, adjective self-charg·ing, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH charge

accuse allege charge

British Dictionary definitions for charge off

charge
/ (tʃɑːdʒ) /

verb

noun

Word Origin for charge

C13: from Old French chargier to load, from Late Latin carricāre; see carry

Scientific definitions for charge off

charge
[ chärj ]

A fundamental property of the elementary particles of which matter is made that gives rise to attractive and repulsive forces. There are two kinds of charge: color charge and electric charge. See more at color charge electric charge.
The amount of electric charge contained in an object, particle, or region of space.

Idioms and Phrases with charge off (1 of 2)

charge off

1

Hurriedly depart, run away, as in After a few minutes, she charged off to the next exhibit. This term alludes to the military meaning of charge, “attack impetuously.” [Early 1500s]

2

Also, charge against. Consider or count as an accounting loss or expense, as in I'm charging off this purchase to overhead, or Let's charge the new computer against office supplies. [Late 1800s] Also see write off.

3

Attribute to, blame something for, as in We can charge off these errors to inexperience.

Idioms and Phrases with charge off (2 of 2)

charge