breakeven
/ˈbreɪkˌivən/
noun
- The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain.
- We calculated the breakeven for the new product launch.
- The company expects to reach breakeven by the end of the year.
- Investors are eager to see the startup hit breakeven soon.
verb
- To reach a point in a business or activity where income equals expenses, so there is no profit or loss.
- The film needs to earn $10 million just to break even.
- If we sell 500 units, we will break even on our investment.
- The café finally broke even after two years of hard work.
adjective
- Relating to or denoting a situation where costs and revenues are equal.
- The breakeven price is lower than we initially estimated.
- We need to review the breakeven analysis before making a decision.
- The breakeven point for the project is 1,000 subscriptions.