Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incur-a-charge
verb phrase
/ɪnˈkɜːr ə tʃɑrdʒ/
Definition
To become subject to a cost or fee, typically as a result of an action or decision.
Examples
- If you cancel your subscription late, you may incur a charge.
- Parking in a no-parking zone will incur a charge from the city.
- Choosing the express shipping option may incur a charge on your purchase.
Meaning
When someone incurs a charge, it means that they have taken some action that has led them to owe money or have a fee applied to them.
Synonyms
- face a fee
- be liable for a cost
- experience a charge
