Word
bank account
Countable noun
Definition
n. a safe place at a bank where you keep your money. You can put money in or take it out when you need it.
n. an arrangement with a financial institution that allows a customer to deposit and withdraw funds. Often specified by type, such as savings or checking.
Examples
“I need to open a bank account to receive my salary.”
“Most people now manage their bank account through a mobile app to check their balance and pay bills instantly.”
“Security protocols for a modern bank account involve multi-factor authentication to ensure that only the authorised holder can initiate electronic transfers or modify personal details.”
Examples
simple
“I need to open a bank account to receive my salary.”
contextual
“Most people now manage their bank account through a mobile app to check their balance and pay bills instantly.”
complex
“Security protocols for a modern bank account involve multi-factor authentication to ensure that only the authorised holder can initiate electronic transfers or modify personal details.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'open', 'close', 'manage', or 'monitor'.
Pitfall
I put my money to the bank account
I put my money into my bank account
Use 'into' or 'in' to describe moving money to an account; 'to' is used for the physical bank building.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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