Sell on

verb

To sell something to someone else, especially after buying it yourself.

I bought this car at an auction, but I've decided to sell it on.
Visual representation of "sell on" - To sell something to someone else, especially after buying it yourself.

Often appears as...

  • sell it on
  • sell them on
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To persuade others about the value of something to make them desire to have it or buy it.

I managed to sell the concept on to the directors after a two-hour meeting.
Visual representation of "sell on" - To persuade others about the value of something to make them desire to have it or buy it.

Often appears as...

  • sell idea on
  • sell concept on
verb

To sell goods or services in a specific way, often referring to the continuation of sales.

The company decided to sell on credit to increase their customer base.
Visual representation of "sell on" - To sell goods or services in a specific way, often referring to the continuation of sales.

Often appears as...

  • sell on credit
  • sell on discount

Usage tips

Business

verb

To sell something to someone else, especially after buying it yourself.

I bought this car at an auction, but I've decided to sell it on.
Visual representation of "sell on" - To sell something to someone else, especially after buying it yourself.

Often appears as...

  • sell it on
  • sell them on
verb

To persuade others about the value of something to make them desire to have it or buy it.

I managed to sell the concept on to the directors after a two-hour meeting.
Visual representation of "sell on" - To persuade others about the value of something to make them desire to have it or buy it.

Often appears as...

  • sell idea on
  • sell concept on
verb

To sell goods or services in a specific way, often referring to the continuation of sales.

The company decided to sell on credit to increase their customer base.
Visual representation of "sell on" - To sell goods or services in a specific way, often referring to the continuation of sales.

Often appears as...

  • sell on credit
  • sell on discount

Usage tips

Business

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "sell on"
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Secondhand Sale

Use 'sell on' when dealing with items you bought used and want to sell again, not new items.

Illustration for Secondhand Sale
I finished reading the book, so I'm going to sell it on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Transactions

'Sell on' implies a more personal or individual sale rather than a business to customer sale.

Illustration for Personal Transactions
He sold on his old guitar to a friend.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Secondhand Sale

Use 'sell on' when dealing with items you bought used and want to sell again, not new items.

Illustration for Secondhand Sale
I finished reading the book, so I'm going to sell it on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Transactions

'Sell on' implies a more personal or individual sale rather than a business to customer sale.

Illustration for Personal Transactions
He sold on his old guitar to a friend.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Secondhand Sale

Use 'sell on' when dealing with items you bought used and want to sell again, not new items.

Illustration for Secondhand Sale
I finished reading the book, so I'm going to sell it on.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Transactions

'Sell on' implies a more personal or individual sale rather than a business to customer sale.

Illustration for Personal Transactions
He sold on his old guitar to a friend.
Visual representation of the word "Sell on"

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