LIQUIDATE

  1. Convert into liquid form (cash) by selling it in an open market.
  2. Sell all the company’s assets in order to settle or adjust an obligation. The remaining shares will be distributed to shareholders and get out of business.
  3. A broker’s call to sell his or her customer’s securities in the event of default.
  4. When an entity decides or is forced by a legal judgment or litigation to turn assets into cash in order to pay the extent of damages to be settled.