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sell-off
noun [C] /ˈsel.ɒf/
/-ɑːf/ Definition
› a sale of an unwanted business at a low price to encourage someone to buy itAdvertising, marketing and merchandisingRetailingBusiness and commerce - general words › a sale of an investment, such as shares in a company, that causes its value to fallAdvertising, marketing and merchandisingRetailingBusiness and commerce - general words › Australian English an occasion when the price of goods in a shop or factory is reduced so they can be sold quickly → Compare closeout
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