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sell off quickly

[/sɛl ɔf ˈkwɪkli/]
verb phrase
vender rapidamente; liquidar
1. To dispose of goods or assets at a fast pace, often at reduced prices to clear inventory or raise immediate capital
The store decided to sell off quickly all remaining winter inventory before spring arrived.
A loja decidiu vender rapidamente todo o inventário de inverno restante antes da chegada da primavera.
2. To sell stock or securities hastily, often due to market pressure or urgent financial needs
Investors began to sell off quickly their holdings when the market showed signs of decline.
Os investidores começaram a vender rapidamente suas participações quando o mercado mostrou sinais de declínio.
NYC Slang
dump it fast; move it quick
Synonyms
liquidatedumpunloadclear outoffloaddispose of quickly
Antonyms
accumulateholdretainstockpileconserve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vender rapidamente; liquidar; dar um jeito rápido
Common in commercial and financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dar um jeito rápido; vender na pressa
More colloquial usage in street commerce
São Paulo
liquidar; vender de forma rápida
Preferred in business and corporate settings
Portugal
vender rapidamente; liquidar inventário
Used in retail and financial sectors

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a loss
clearance sale
fire sale
liquidation sale
sell at any price
move merchandise
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