C.O.D.

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Definition

Adverb 1. Collecting the charges upon delivery: An abbreviation for "cash on delivery," indicating that payment for goods is to be made when they are delivered to the recipient.

Usage
  • This term is used primarily in commerce and shipping to specify a payment method. It instructs the delivery service to collect money from the recipient at the time of delivery.
  • It is often written in uppercase letters with periods: C.O.D. It can also be written in lowercase: c.o.d.
Examples
  • Adverb:
    • The seller only ships items c.o.d. to ensure payment.
    • Please send the parcel C.O.D.; I will pay the courier when it arrives.
Advanced Usage
  • As a noun modifier: While primarily an adverb, "C.O.D." can function attributively to describe a type of service or transaction.
    • We offer a C.O.D. option for customers without credit cards.
    • The c.o.d. fee is an additional five dollars.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cash on delivery: The full phrase for which "c.o.d." is the abbreviation. It has the same meaning.
  • Collect on delivery: A less common but synonymous full form.
Synonyms
  • Payment on delivery: A more descriptive synonym with the same meaning.
  • Pay upon receipt: A phrase indicating a similar payment condition.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Send it C.O.D.: A common instruction meaning to ship an item with the cash-on-delivery payment method.
    • I don't trust an online payment, so just send it C.O.D..
Adverb
  1. collecting the charges upon delivery
    • mail a package C.O.D.

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