Lose

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Definition: Lose


Lose


Full Definition of Lose


verb not to have something any more Usage to lose an order not to get an order which you were hoping to get ExampleDuring the strike, the company lost six orders to American competitors. Usage to lose control of a company to find that you have less than 50 per cent of the shares and so are no longer able to control the company to have less money ExampleHe lost £25,000 in his father’s computer company. to drop to a lower price ExamplesThe dollar lost two cents against the yen. • Gold shares lost 5 per cent on the market yesterday. Usage the pound has lost value the pound is worth less not to have something any more to have less money to drop to a lower price


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Lose are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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