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

This sometimes results in a windfall for the owners who were so reluctant to sell up in the first place.

From BBC

Fears among some landlords about stricter tax rules in the Budget, as well as greater protection for renters, have led some to sell up, according to Rics.

From BBC

However, a joint mortgage can cause economic devastation if someone refuses to pay their agreed share, agree to new terms, or sell up.

From BBC

For those who don't sell up, Ms Emerson asks: “Should these pensioners be subsidised by younger taxpayers to stay in a valuable home? It seems to us to be intergenerationally unfair.”

From BBC

Jason Phillips had been living in his flat in Crouch End, north London, for 10 years when his landlady decided to sell up.

From BBC

Related Words

• convert
• pay off
• quit
• reimburse
• repay