2red noun
plural reds 1 : the color of blood [noncount] ▪ The artist uses red to symbolize passion. ▪ a lady dressed in red [count] ▪ the reds and oranges of autumn leaves — see color picture 2 [count, noncount] : red wine 3 Red [count] somewhat old-fashioned, informal + disapproving : a Communist or someone who supports Communists
in the red
: spending and owing more money than is being earned
▪ Apparently the company had been in the red [=had been losing money] for some time before it went out of business. — compare in the black at 2black
▪ Apparently the company had been in the red [=had been losing money] for some time before it went out of business. — compare in the black at 2black
see red
informal : to become very angry
▪ The construction delays on the highway have many commuters seeing red.
▪ The construction delays on the highway have many commuters seeing red.
