sell up

verb

1. (tr) to sell all (the possessions or assets) of (a bankrupt debtor) in order to discharge his debts as far as possible

2. (intr) to sell a business

Example Sentences

While putting herself through college, she discovered that a Virginian could legally sell up to six cars a year without a business license.

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Battlefield 6's launch is expected to be a big one, with analysts predicting it could sell up to five millions copies in its first week.

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Wednesday's embattled owner Dejphon Chansiri indicated in the summer he would be willing to sell up at Hillsborough, but he has not been able to secure a deal with potential new owners.

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The Clan Donald Lands Trust, which owns the castle and wider estate, said in March it had taken a "difficult" decision to sell up because of financial challenges.

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Sarah Coles, head of personal finance for Bristol-based Hargreaves Lansdown, said landlords are continuing to sell up as they are "concerned about higher costs from more regulation and more tax".

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Related Words

• convert 
• pay off 
• quit 
• reimburse 
• repay