How to Pronounce "foreclose on"
expression
fɔɹˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
for-KLOHZ on
fɔːklˈəʊz/ /ˈɒn
fawk-LOHZ on
Definition
To take possession of someone's property, usually a house, because they failed to make required mortgage payments.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɔɹˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
fɔːklˈəʊz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
for-KLOHZ on
UK
fawk-LOHZ on
Listen in Context
If you stop paying your mortgage, the bank may foreclose on your house.
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after several missed payments.
They lost their home when the lender foreclosed on it.
After losing his job, Tom was afraid the bank would foreclose on his apartment.