Liquidator

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtər/

Definitions of liquidator

noun a person or entity responsible for winding up the affairs of a company or firm, especially in bankruptcy

Example Sentences

A1 The liquidator was responsible for selling off the company's assets.

A2 The court appointed a liquidator to wind up the business.

B1 The liquidator worked diligently to distribute the remaining funds to creditors.

B2 The liquidator had to investigate any potential fraudulent activity by the company's directors.

C1 The liquidator's report outlined the details of the company's financial situation.

C2 The liquidator faced legal challenges while trying to recover assets for creditors.

Examples of liquidator in a Sentence

formal The liquidator was appointed to wind up the company's affairs and distribute its assets.

informal The liquidator is the person in charge of selling off the company's stuff.

slang The liquidator is the one who's gonna make sure everything gets sold off.

figurative In the game of business, the liquidator is like the Grim Reaper, coming to close the chapter on a failed venture.

Grammatical Forms of liquidator

• plural: liquidators
• comparative: more liquidator
• superlative: most liquidator
• present tense: liquidates
• future tense: will liquidate
• perfect tense: has liquidated
• continuous tense: is liquidating
• singular: liquidator
• positive degree: liquidator
• infinitive: to liquidate
• gerund: liquidating
• participle: liquidated

Origin and Evolution of liquidator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'liquidator' originated from the Latin word 'liquidare' which means 'to melt or dissolve'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a financial context to refer to a person responsible for winding up a company's affairs, the term 'liquidator' has evolved to also include individuals responsible for selling off assets or goods at reduced prices.