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
Words nearby 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
OTHER WORDS FROM charge
charge·less, adjective self-charg·ing, adjectiveBritish 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
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]
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.
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