account

accountnoun

An account is money kept with a bank, a record of money owed or spent, a description of an event, or a way to use a computer service.

1. at a bankan arrangement with a bank that lets you keep your money there and take it out when you need it

   countable [C] finance

   • I opened a bank account when I got my first job.
   • She checks her account online every morning.
   • Please transfer the money into my account.
   • He doesn't have enough in his account to cover the check.

   Collocations

   verb + noun open an account, close an account, check your account

   noun + noun bank account, savings account, checking account

2. financial recordsa record of the money a person or business has spent, earned, or owes

   countable [C] usually plural [usu pl] financebusiness

   • The accountant checked the company's accounts before the meeting.
   • Keep your accounts up to date so you know where your money goes.

   Collocations

   verb + noun keep accounts, check the accounts, balance the accounts

3. description of an eventa spoken or written description of an event, usually giving the details in order

   countable [C]

   • She gave a detailed account of the accident to the police.
   • His account of the meeting was very different from mine.
   • Read the book for a firsthand account of the journey.

   Collocations

   verb + noun give an account, hear an account

   adjective + noun detailed account, firsthand account, brief account, eyewitness account

   Synonyms report

4. onlinea way to use a website or computer service, usually protected by a password

   countable [C] computing

   • You need to create an account to leave a comment.
   • I forgot the password to my email account.
   • She has accounts on several social media sites.

   Collocations

   verb + noun create an account, log into an account, delete an account

   noun + noun email account, user account