turn a profit
To obtain profit from an investment.
profit
UK /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ US /ˈpɹɒfɪt/
noun 3verb 3name 1
Definitions
noun
1
Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
Let no man anticipate uncertain profits.
War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable, surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives... Of course, it isn't put that crudely in war time. It is dressed into speeches about patriotism, love of country, and "we must all put our shoulders to the wheel," but the profits jump and leap and skyrocket—and are safely pocketed.
2
Benefit, positive result obtained.
Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.
This I speak for your own profit.
3
Ellipsis of profit à prendre.
verb
1
To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
The word preached did not profit them.
It is a great means of profiting yourself, to copy diligently those excellent pieces and beautiful designs.
2
To benefit, gain.
3
To take advantage of, exploit, use.
name
1
A surname.
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