sell up
The phrase "sell up" is primarily used in British English to describe selling all one's possessions or assets, often due to financial necessity or significant life changes.
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Definition
B2General
(British, informal)To sell all or most of one's possessions, typically due to financial need or a major life change.
Example
- They decided to sell up and move to a smaller house.
- After retiring, she sold up her business and moved to the countryside.
C1Business
(British, formal)To sell a business or significant assets, often to liquidate holdings or reduce debts.
Example
- The company had to sell up to pay off its creditors.
- He advised them to sell up their investments before the market crash.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sell up":
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