Meaning Of The Word Sell up

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What's The Definition Of Sell up?

sell up
phrasal verb: If you sell up, you sell everything you have, such as your house or your business, because you need the money.

sell up in American English
to sell all of (the land or household goods) of (a debtor) so as to satisfy his or her debts
to sell out

sell up in British English
to sell all (the possessions or assets) of (a bankrupt debtor) in order to discharge his or her debts as far as possible

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