CEFR B2

liquidate

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: sell off, dissolve, close down, wind up

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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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