Auction off Meaning in English
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Definition
To sell something to the highest bidder at a public sale (auction). Usually refers to selling items in a competitive way, where people offer higher prices until a winner is found.
Usage & Nuances
'Auction off' is a separable phrasal verb: you can say 'auction off the car' or 'auction the car off.' Used for selling goods publicly, often to raise money or dispose of surplus. It's more informal/conversational than just 'auction.' Not used for typical shopping or private sales.
Example Sentences
They will auction off the old furniture tomorrow.
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The school will auction off artwork to raise money.
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He decided to auction off his rare coin collection.
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My company wants to auction off some old equipment to make space.
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They plan to auction off memorabilia from the movie set next week.
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We might auction off some tickets if the event sells out.
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