liquidate
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Definition & Meaning of "liquidate"in English

to liquidate
01

to eliminate someone, often perceived as a threat, by causing their death

Transitive: to liquidate sb
to liquidate definition and meaning
Examples
The mob boss ordered his henchmen to liquidate the rival gang members.
02

to settle financial matters of a business by determining its liabilities and distributing its assets to cover them

Transitive: to liquidate a business
to liquidate definition and meaning
Examples
The board of directors decided to liquidate the business after realizing it was no longer profitable.
03

to clear one's debt

Transitive: to liquidate a debt
Examples
They were required to liquidate the debt within 15 days of the date due.
04

to sell property or investments in order to generate cash

Transitive: to liquidate a property or asset
Examples
The company decided to liquidate its real estate holdings to cover the outstanding debts.
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