to liquidate

verb/likɨˈdaɾ/medium

li·qui·dar

Definitions

1To pay off a debt or financial obligation in full.

He managed to liquidate the mortgage before the due date.

The company liquidated all its debts with suppliers.

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2To sell off assets, usually at a reduced price, to dispose of them quickly.

The store is liquidating its summer stock with 70% discounts.

They decided to liquidate the business and invest in another sector.

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Do latim 'liquidare' (tornar líquido, esclarecer).