liquidate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/
Definition
To sell or close down a business or its assets, especially to pay off debts.
Examples
The struggling bookstore decided to liquidate its inventory at a steep discount.
After the bankruptcy, the court ordered the company to be liquidated.
They are liquidating all remaining stock before the store closes permanently.
How to Use liquidate
- liquidate assets (collocation)
- To sell off property or possessions to obtain cash. — "The business had to liquidate assets to pay off creditors."
- liquidate inventory (collocation)
- To sell all goods or products that a business has in stock. — "The shop is liquidating inventory before closing."
- liquidate debts (collocation)
- To pay off all money owed. — "She worked hard to liquidate her student loans."
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