sell on

The phrase "sell on" can refer to both the act of reselling and the process of persuading someone about the value of something.

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Definition

B2Commerce

(general)To resell an item that was previously purchased.

Example

  • They bought the tickets and planned to sell them on at a higher price.
  • Many people buy electronics and sell them on various online platforms.

B2Communication

(informal)To persuade someone of the value or benefits of an idea or proposal.

Example

  • She managed to sell him on the idea of a weekend trip.
  • The manager sold the team on the new project with a compelling presentation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sell on":

sell awaysell upsell outsell downsell oneselfon salesell sidehard sellselling plateron the marketdeal in