Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

liquidation

noun
/ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of settling a company’s financial obligations by selling off its assets.
Examples
  • After months of struggling financially, the company announced its liquidation.
  • The liquidation of the assets took place as they aimed to pay off creditors.
  • During the liquidation process, a discount sale was held to clear inventory.
Meaning
Liquidation refers to the act of converting assets into cash or cash equivalents, typically in the context of a business that is shutting down operations.
Synonyms
  • dissolution
  • closure
  • wind-up
  • termination
  • sell-off