sell off

Definitions

To sell assets, securities, or inventory quickly, often at a reduced price.

To dispose of something by selling it, typically to clear stock or raise capital.

Examples

The company decided to sell off its underperforming divisions to focus on core business areas.

Investors began to sell off their shares in a panic after the market report was released.

Synonyms

liquidate assets dump stock offload inventory clear out divest holdings

Antonyms

acquire assets stockpile goods accumulate inventory invest in retain holdings