Synonyms

liquidator

American

[lik-wi-dey-ter] / ˈlɪk wɪˌdeɪ tər /

noun

a person who liquidates assets, especially one authorized to do so by a court of law.
an official appointed by a court of law to direct the liquidation of a business.

liquidator British

/ ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtə /

noun

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

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

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

An attorney for the liquidator confessed to losing a bet that landed him in the piercing chair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 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 reflected in the comments from Karri Kitchen's liquidator which says the company was simply unable to meet rising production costs and broader economic pressures.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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)

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