Liquidator: meaning, definitions and examples

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liquidator

[ ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtər ]

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finance

A person or company that is appointed to wind up the affairs of a company that is closing down, ensuring that all debts are paid and any remaining assets are distributed to the shareholders.

Synonyms

administrator, receiver, trustee

Examples of usage

The liquidator was responsible for selling off the company's assets.
The liquidator worked tirelessly to settle all outstanding debts.
The liquidator's main goal was to ensure a fair distribution of assets to the shareholders.

Translations

Translations of the word "liquidator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liquidante

🇮🇳 लिक्विडेटर

🇩🇪 Liquidator

🇮🇩 likuidator

🇺🇦 ліквідатор

🇵🇱 likwidator

🇯🇵 清算人 (せいさんにん)

🇫🇷 liquidateur

🇪🇸 liquidador

🇹🇷 tasfiye memuru

🇰🇷 청산인

🇸🇦 المصفّي

🇨🇿 likvidátor

🇸🇰 likvidátor

🇨🇳 清算人 (qīngsuàn rén)

🇸🇮 likvidator

🇮🇸 slitastjóri

🇰🇿 таратушы

🇬🇪 ლიკვიდატორი

🇦🇿 likvidator

🇲🇽 liquidador

Word origin

The term 'liquidator' originated from the Latin word 'liquidare', which means 'to melt' or 'to dissolve'. In the context of finance, a liquidator is responsible for dissolving a company by selling off assets and settling debts. The role of a liquidator is crucial in ensuring a fair distribution of remaining assets to the shareholders.