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DictionarySeewrite-offcharge off
charge off1. To move hastily from a particular place or thing. We charged off when we heard the sirens approaching. After a few minutes of painting, the kids charged off to the next activity station at the birthday party.2. To pay for something from a specific account or category of funds. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is often used between "charge" and "off." When you're traveling, just charge everything off your company account. A: "Will I get reimbursed if I charge this plane ticket off my personal bank account?" B: "You can just charge it off petty cash."3. To attribute something to something else (which is stated after "to"). They're a very young team, so we'll charge off this loss to inexperience and nerves.See also: charge, offcharge offto move quickly or run away. He got angry and charged off. Juan charged off to talk to the boss.See also: charge, offcharge off1. 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. See also: charge, offcharge off
Write-OffA reduction in an individual's or a company's income as the result of an expense. For example, an unpayable credit sale may be a write-off for the creditor, especially if the debtor declares bankruptcy. The bankruptcy means that the debtor is unable to pay the debt, which results in a loss of income for the creditor. A write-off may usually be deducted from one's taxable income.charge off See write off.charge offTo discontinue accounting for some or all of a promissory note and its accrued interest as an asset of the lender.If a loan is partially or totally uncollectible,then it is partially or totally worthless and cannot constitute an asset.This is an accounting function only; the lender may still pursue collection activities and then rebook the money as a cash asset when and if there is a recovery. |