Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drop-a-charge

verb
/drɒp ə tʃɑrdʒ/
Definition
To abandon or forego a fee or penalty that was previously imposed.
Examples
  • After reviewing the case, the manager decided to drop-a-charge for the late payment.
  • The bank will drop-a-charge if you close your account within the first month.
  • Due to customer loyalty, the restaurant chose to drop-a-charge on the meal cost for the veteran.
Meaning
The action of deciding not to charge someone for a service or a debt, typically in a financial context.
Synonyms
  • wave
  • forgive
  • excuse
  • retract