English Explanatory Dictionary

balance the books

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To add up all the debits and credits.
To put or keep any closed or conservative system or its analysis in balance.

Pronunciation

en-au-balance the books.ogg

Word forms

balance the books balances the books balancing the books balanced the books

Related words

payback settle up settle accounts trial balance

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