Sell off
verb
To sell something, usually at a lower price, because you want to get rid of it.
He decided to sell off his old book collection.
Often appears as...
- sell off assets
- sell off stock
verb
To sell all of a company's assets especially because it is about to close.
The failing company had to sell off everything to pay its debts.
Often appears as...
- sell off business
- sell off company
Usage tips
Business, Financial
verb
To sell shares or bonds in a company.
Investors decided to sell off their shares when the company's profits declined.
Often appears as...
- sell off shares
- sell off bonds
Usage tips
Financial, Trading
verb
To sell something, usually at a lower price, because you want to get rid of it.
He decided to sell off his old book collection.
Often appears as...
- sell off assets
- sell off stock
verb
To sell all of a company's assets especially because it is about to close.
The failing company had to sell off everything to pay its debts.
Often appears as...
- sell off business
- sell off company
Usage tips
Business, Financial
verb
To sell shares or bonds in a company.
Investors decided to sell off their shares when the company's profits declined.
Often appears as...
- sell off shares
- sell off bonds
Usage tips
Financial, Trading
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency to Sell
Implies a strong need or desire to quickly dispose of items, often at low prices.
After moving abroad, he had a garage sale to sell off his furniture.
Pro Tip 2/3Clearance Implication
Indicates a final sale to clear out inventory, typically used in retail.
The store is selling off last season's clothing at steep discounts.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Doesn't always mean the items are undesirable, sometimes it's strategic.
She decided to sell off her designer bags to invest in her business.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency to Sell
Implies a strong need or desire to quickly dispose of items, often at low prices.
After moving abroad, he had a garage sale to sell off his furniture.
Pro Tip 2/3Clearance Implication
Indicates a final sale to clear out inventory, typically used in retail.
The store is selling off last season's clothing at steep discounts.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Doesn't always mean the items are undesirable, sometimes it's strategic.
She decided to sell off her designer bags to invest in her business.
Pro Tip 1/3Urgency to Sell
Implies a strong need or desire to quickly dispose of items, often at low prices.
After moving abroad, he had a garage sale to sell off his furniture.
Pro Tip 2/3Clearance Implication
Indicates a final sale to clear out inventory, typically used in retail.
The store is selling off last season's clothing at steep discounts.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
Doesn't always mean the items are undesirable, sometimes it's strategic.
She decided to sell off her designer bags to invest in her business.
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