RUNNING COSTS


Meaning of RUNNING COSTS in English

1.

The ~ of a business are the amount of money that is regularly spent on things such as salaries, heating, lighting, and rent. (BUSINESS)

The aim is to cut ~ by ?90 million per year.

= overheads

N-PLURAL

2.

The ~ of a device such as a heater or a fridge are the amount of money that you spend on the gas, electricity, or other type of energy that it uses.

Always buy a heater with thermostat control to save on ~.

N-PLURAL

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