sell up
To sell everything you own — like your house or business — usually because you are moving or stopping what you do.
Meanings
To sell one's entire business, home, or possessions, usually in order to retire, relocate, or cease operations.
"After thirty years in the trade, he decided to sell up and retire to Portugal."
To sell all assets of a company in order to pay off debts or close the business.
"With debts mounting, the owners had no choice but to sell up."
Common in British English. Implies a total, final sale rather than a partial one. Often used when someone is retiring, relocating, or facing financial difficulties. Can also be used transitively: 'they sold up their farm'.
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