帮助中心

liquidation

[ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən]

liquidation Definition

  • 1the process of closing a business, selling its assets, and using the proceeds to pay its debts
  • 2the act of getting rid of something quickly, especially at a low price

Using liquidation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "liquidation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company went into liquidation after failing to pay its debts.

  • Example

    The store is having a liquidation sale to get rid of its inventory.

  • Example

    The liquidation of the estate took several months to complete.

liquidation Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with liquidation

  • the sale of securities or other assets by an investor to cover a margin call from a broker

    Example

    The investor was forced to sell his shares in a forced liquidation.

  • the process of winding down a failing financial institution in a way that minimizes the impact on the financial system

    Example

    The government used an orderly liquidation process to wind down the failed bank.

  • the process of closing a solvent business voluntarily, usually because the owners want to retire or move on to other ventures

    Example

    The owners decided to pursue voluntary liquidation of their business.

Origins of liquidation

from Latin 'liquidare', meaning 'to melt'

📌

Summary: liquidation in Brief

The term 'liquidation' [ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən] refers to the process of closing a business, selling its assets, and using the proceeds to pay its debts. It can also refer to getting rid of something quickly, often at a low price. Examples include 'The company went into liquidation after failing to pay its debts.' and 'The store is having a liquidation sale to get rid of its inventory.' Phrases like 'forced liquidation' and 'voluntary liquidation' describe different types of liquidation processes.