Liquidated: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquidated

 

[ ˈlɪkwɪdeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

financial context

Liquidated refers to the process of converting assets into cash, typically during a company's closure or financial restructuring. This often involves selling off inventory, equipment, and other assets to repay creditors and settle debts.

Synonyms

closed, dissolved, settled, terminated.

Examples of usage

  • The company was liquidated due to bankruptcy.
  • She liquidated her shares to invest in a new venture.
  • The court ordered the business to be liquidated immediately.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquidated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquidado

🇮🇳 विलीन

🇩🇪 liquidiert

🇮🇩 dilunasi

🇺🇦 ліквідований

🇵🇱 likwidowany

🇯🇵 清算された

🇫🇷 liquidé

🇪🇸 liquidado

🇹🇷 tasfiye edilmiş

🇰🇷 청산된

🇸🇦 تم تصفيته

🇨🇿 likvidovaný

🇸🇰 liquidovaný

🇨🇳 清算

🇸🇮 likvidiran

🇮🇸 liquideraður

🇰🇿 жойылған

🇬🇪 ლიკვიდირებული

🇦🇿 likvidasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 liquidado

Etymology

The term 'liquidate' originates from the Latin word 'liquidare', which means 'to make liquid'. The use of the word in a financial sense began in the late 19th century, reflecting the transformation of assets into liquid cash. In business terminology, it became associated with the process of selling off assets to clear debts, particularly in insolvency situations. Over time, the concept of liquidation has broadened to encompass various contexts, including corporate restructuring and personal finance, emphasizing the movement from tangible assets to cash flow.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,836, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.