liquidator

American  

[lik-wi-dey-ter] / ˈlɪk wɪˌdeɪ tər /

noun

1. a person who liquidates assets, especially one authorized to do so by a court of law.

2. an official appointed by a court of law to direct the liquidation of a business.

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liquidator British  

/ ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtə /

noun

1. a person assigned to supervise the liquidation of a business concern and whose legal authorization, rights, and duties differ according to whether the liquidation is compulsory or voluntary

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Etymology

Origin of liquidator

First recorded in 1855–60; liquidate + -or ²

Example Sentences

He added that, from the date the winding-up order was issued, and while the property remains occupied, business rates liability transfers to the liquidator.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The NBC said it had appointed auditor Morisonkak MKA as the liquidator.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

The seller, a liquidator in Connecticut, said they’d go as low as $200.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

In time, Anderson became a retail liquidator, helping to close jewelry and watch stores and sell their remaining inventories.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

"That is it, and it is clear the first step will be to see the official liquidator and to obtain a sight of the mortgage."

From A Girl of the Commune by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)