arrears


Definition: Meaning of, arrears in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈrɪəz /

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  1. be in arrears if someone is in arrears, or if their payments are in arrears, they are late in paying something that they should pay regularly, such as rent
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  2. money that you owe someone because you have not made regular payments at the correct time
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  3. paid in arrears British English if your salary is paid in arrears, it is paid at the end of the period you have worked
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