How to Pronounce "auction off"
expression
ˈɑkʃən/, /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔf
AWK-shun AWF
ˈɔːkʃən/ /ˈɒf
AWK-shun OFF
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑkʃən/, /ˈɔkʃən/ /ˈɔf
British English
ˈɔːkʃən/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWK-shun AWF
UK
AWK-shun OFF
Listen in Context
They will auction off the old furniture tomorrow.
The school will auction off artwork to raise money.
He decided to auction off his rare coin collection.
My company wants to auction off some old equipment to make space.