profit

turn a profit

To make money; to make a profit from a particular venture. We're going to have to close the shop if we don't turn a profit again this quarter. We broke even again, but I think we will turn a profit next quarter.

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profit by (something)

1. Literally, to make money from something. I promise, you'll profit by this business venture. There are stacks of bills in your future.

2. To learn from some experience. Well, as long as you profit by this error, then it's not so bad, right?

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profit by something

 and profit from something 

1. Lit. to gain money from something. You will surely profit by investing in this stock. I know I will profit from this investment.

2. Fig. to learn from something. I am sure you will profit by your unpleasant experience. Yes, I will profit from my failure.

See also: by, profit

turn a profit

to earn a profit. The company plans to turn a profit two years from now.

See also: profit, turn