How to Pronounce "liquidate"
word
ˈɫɪkwɪˌdeɪt
LIK-wi-dayt
lˈɪkwɪdˌeɪt
LIK-wid-ayt
Definition
To convert assets into cash, often to pay debts or close a business. Less commonly, it can mean to eliminate or get rid of something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪkwɪˌdeɪt
British English
lˈɪkwɪdˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIK-wi-dayt
UK
LIK-wid-ayt
Listen in Context
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay debts.
They had to liquidate the store because it was not profitable.
He helped his friend liquidate some old equipment.
After filing for bankruptcy, the owners had to liquidate everything quickly.