Word of the DayWord of the Day · October 9, 2026
liquidate
- LIK-wih-dayt · verb
- To convert assets into cash or to close down a business by selling its assets.
- “The struggling retailer announced plans to liquidate its remaining inventory.”
- Origin: From Medieval Latin 'liquidare' meaning 'to melt, make clear.'
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