How to Pronounce "liquidating"
word
ˈɫɪkwɪˌdeɪtɪŋ
LIK-wi-DAY-ting
lˈɪkwɪdˌeɪtɪŋ
LIK-wid-AY-ting
Definition
The act of turning assets into cash, especially when closing a business or paying off debts. It can also mean getting rid of something completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪkwɪˌdeɪtɪŋ
British English
lˈɪkwɪdˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIK-wi-DAY-ting
UK
LIK-wid-AY-ting
Listen in Context
The company is liquidating its assets to pay its debts.
They are liquidating old inventory at a discount.
After liquidating the business, she moved to another city.
We're liquidating everything—everything must go by Friday.