Sell out
verb
To get rid of all of something by selling it.
The concert was so popular that all tickets sold out within a day.
Often appears as...
- tickets sold out
- products sold out
verb
To abandon one's principles or integrity for personal gain.
He was accused of selling out when he signed a contract with a major record label.
Often appears as...
- sell out to
- sell out for
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who betrays their principles for personal gain.
Some fans called him a sell out when he started making more mainstream music.
Often appears as...
- called a sell out
- regarded as a sell out
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To get rid of all of something by selling it.
The concert was so popular that all tickets sold out within a day.
Often appears as...
- tickets sold out
- products sold out
verb
To abandon one's principles or integrity for personal gain.
He was accused of selling out when he signed a contract with a major record label.
Often appears as...
- sell out to
- sell out for
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person who betrays their principles for personal gain.
Some fans called him a sell out when he started making more mainstream music.
Often appears as...
- called a sell out
- regarded as a sell out
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity Indicator
Used when items are quickly bought, showing high demand or popularity.
The new sneakers sold out in minutes!
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Availability
Implies that no more items are left to buy, often temporarily.
Sorry, our special edition book has sold out.
Pro Tip 3/3No Reservations
Affirms tickets or products cannot be reserved as they're completely gone.
The play sold out so fast, I couldn't even reserve a seat.
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity Indicator
Used when items are quickly bought, showing high demand or popularity.
The new sneakers sold out in minutes!
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Availability
Implies that no more items are left to buy, often temporarily.
Sorry, our special edition book has sold out.
Pro Tip 3/3No Reservations
Affirms tickets or products cannot be reserved as they're completely gone.
The play sold out so fast, I couldn't even reserve a seat.
Pro Tip 1/3Popularity Indicator
Used when items are quickly bought, showing high demand or popularity.
The new sneakers sold out in minutes!
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Availability
Implies that no more items are left to buy, often temporarily.
Sorry, our special edition book has sold out.
Pro Tip 3/3No Reservations
Affirms tickets or products cannot be reserved as they're completely gone.
The play sold out so fast, I couldn't even reserve a seat.
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