: a usually sudden sharp decline in security prices accompanied by increased volume of trading
sold off; selling off; sells off
: to suffer a drop in prices
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Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
The overall market is experiencing a significant sell-off, spurred by growing worries about a U.S. recession after tariffs were imposed by President Donald Trump on major trading partners.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Traveller Collection, thought to be the most expensive coin collection to ever come to auction, will be sold off over the next three years - with the first sale taking place on May 20.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Analog Devices Investors should take advantage of the sell-off in the semis manufacturer, the firm said earlier this week.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
The overall market is experiencing a significant sell-off, spurred by growing worries about a U.S. recession after tariffs were imposed by President Donald Trump on major trading partners.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Flyers sold off pieces at the deadline and have had an abysmal 5-14-3 record, the worst mark in the NHL, since Jan. 28.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Traveller Collection, thought to be the most expensive coin collection to ever come to auction, will be sold off over the next three years - with the first sale taking place on May 20.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Sell-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sell-off. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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