open account

noun

1. current account ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of open account¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Stolen personal information was then used to open accounts as part of the alleged laundering scheme, prosecutors said.

From Seattle Times

It applies only to large issuers that have more than one million open accounts, but the agency estimates that the rule will cover 95 percent of outstanding credit card balances.

From New York Times

According to the lawsuit, Smith saw a social media advertisement from Roblox in 2021 that “indicated Roblox was a gaming platform for children,” so she let her daughter open accounts for herself and her brother.

From Seattle Times

Russia's dominant lender on Wednesday said individuals could now open accounts in Indian rupees, expanding the range of foreign currencies available as Moscow strives to reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar and euro.

From Reuters

Russia's dominant lender on Wednesday said individuals could now open accounts in Indian rupees, expanding the range of foreign currencies available as Moscow strives to reduce dependency on the U.S. dollar and euro.

From Reuters