second half
noun[C,usually singular]
ukusFINANCE,ACCOUNTING(USalsofiscal second half)
the secondperiodof sixmonthsin a company'sfinancialyear:
Thecompanywashopefulof a 1%improvementin the secondhalf.
the secondperiodof sixmonthsof theyear:
Economicgrowthin the secondhalfof thisyearislikelyto beclosetopredictions.