Liquidate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), liq·ui·dat·ed, liq·ui·dat·ing.
  1. to settle or pay (a debt): to liquidate a claim.
  2. to reduce (accounts) to order; determine the amount of (indebtedness or damages).
  3. to convert (inventory, securities, or other assets) into cash.
  4. to get rid of, especially by killing: to liquidate the enemies of the regime.
  5. to break up or do away with: to liquidate a partnership.
verb (used without object), liq·ui·dat·ed, liq·ui·dat·ing.
  1. to liquidate debts or accounts; go into liquidation.
verb
    • to settle or pay off (a debt, claim, etc)
    • to determine by litigation or agreement the amount of (damages, indebtedness, etc)
    • to terminate the operations of (a commercial firm, bankrupt estate, etc) by assessment of liabilities and appropriation of assets for their settlement
    • (of a commercial firm, etc) to terminate operations in this manner
  3. to convert (assets) into cash
  4. to eliminate or kill
Liquidate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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