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liquidate
[ lik-wi-deyt ]
/ ˈlɪk wɪˌdeɪt /
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verb (used with object), liq·ui·dat·ed, liq·ui·dat·ing.
to settle or pay (a debt): to liquidate a claim.
to reduce (accounts) to order; determine the amount of (indebtedness or damages).
to convert (inventory, securities, or other assets) into cash.
to get rid of, especially by killing: to liquidate the enemies of the regime.
to break up or do away with: to liquidate a partnership.
verb (used without object), liq·ui·dat·ed, liq·ui·dat·ing.
to liquidate debts or accounts; go into liquidation.
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liquidate
/ (ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪt) /
verb
- to settle or pay off (a debt, claim, etc)
- to determine by litigation or agreement the amount of (damages, indebtedness, etc)
- to terminate the operations of (a commercial firm, bankrupt estate, etc) by assessment of liabilities and appropriation of assets for their settlement
- (of a commercial firm, etc) to terminate operations in this manner
(tr) to convert (assets) into cash
(tr) to eliminate or kill
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