1. having equal costs and income; neither making a profit nor losing money
Usage: business; finance

1. the point at which costs and income are equal
Usage: business; finance

Examples

• The company reached breakeven status after three years of losses.
• Our breakeven analysis shows we need to sell 500 units per month.
• The restaurant is operating at breakeven this quarter.
• We expect to hit breakeven by the end of the fiscal year.
• The breakeven for this project is $50,000 in sales.
• After covering all expenses, the store is just breakeven.
• The startup finally achieved breakeven after two years of investment.