Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

settle-a-charge

verb phrase

ˈsɛt.əl ə tʃɑrdʒ

Definition

To resolve a financial obligation or dispute, often by making payment or reaching an agreement.

Examples

After receiving the invoice, he decided to settle a charge with his credit card.
It’s important to settle a charge promptly to avoid late fees.
They managed to settle a charge that had been disputed for months.

Meaning

The act of addressing and concluding a financial responsibility that one party owes to another, typically involving payment or negotiation to clarify the conditions of the obligation.