What does "dar de alta" mean when referencing an account?

Question

What does "dar de alta" mean when referencing an account? I was told that I had to "dar de alta" certain accounts for accounting purposes. I know this can also mean to be released from the hospital but in this context not too sure.

Answer 1

¡Hola!, Bandit120476:

See this Web page which seems to have a definition/explanation of the phrase "Dar de alta". I hope it is what you need.

Recuerdos/Regards,

Moe

Answer 2

Moe da una referencia muy completa.

Dar de alta en el contexto de la Contabilidad, es crear o activar una cuenta.

Lo opuesto, es dar de baja, es decir, eliminar o desactivar una cuenta contable.

Answer 3

I think "dar de alta" is to "activate" an account.

Answer 4

to be released from the hospital

This would be the one in regards with "Dar de alta"

When refering to an account, it would be: "Eliminar"

Sorry, but it's the opposite... - Carlos-F, Oct 20, 2009

Answer 5

I've heard "necesito el saldo" meaning "I need the balance".