liquidations

Definitions

The process of winding up the affairs of a company by ascertaining its liabilities and apportioning its assets.

The conversion of assets into cash, typically to pay off debts or settle accounts.

The act of eliminating or getting rid of something, sometimes referring to the violent removal or killing of people.

Examples

The retail store announced a series of massive liquidations to clear out its remaining inventory before closing permanently.

Investors were concerned that the sudden liquidations of assets would trigger a significant drop in market prices.

Synonyms

settlements clearances dissolutions sales of assets closures terminations

Antonyms

acquisitions consolidations establishments investments accumulations formations