open account

American  

noun

1. current account.

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Etymology

Origin of open account

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"I have had the same Ukrainian trading partner for years and an open account with him. How can I now ask him to pay me money while he is struggling to stay alive?"

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2022

Nathaniel Sears, a dealer in general merchandise at Joplin, Mo., writes to you asking for an open account.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose

The thought has frequently occurred to us that you may desire the advantages of an open account with us.

From How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence by Crowther, Mary Owens

Only it could hardly be that—we have an open account at the Bank of Copah for legitimate expenses.

From Empire Builders by Hambidge, Jay

The only country in Europe with which Canada had an open account was Great Britain.

From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir