Pronunciation: /sɛl aʊt/

Definitions of sell out

noun a person who betrays a cause, organization, or principle by accepting compensation in exchange for unethical behavior or disloyalty

Example Sentences

A1 The store had a sell out of all their winter jackets.

A2 The concert tickets were a sell out within minutes.

B1 The sell out of the new iPhone was expected due to high demand.

B2 The sell out of the limited edition sneakers caused a frenzy among collectors.

C1 The sell out of the artist's latest album broke records in sales.

C2 The sell out of the Broadway show was a testament to its popularity and success.

verb to betray a cause, organization, or principle by accepting compensation in exchange for unethical behavior or disloyalty

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to sell out my friends by telling their secrets.

A2 The band decided not to sell out and compromise their music for commercial success.

B1 The company had to sell out to a larger corporation in order to stay afloat.

B2 The artist was accused of selling out when they agreed to endorse a major brand.

C1 The politician was criticized for selling out to special interest groups.

C2 The author refused to sell out their artistic integrity for a lucrative book deal.

Examples of sell out in a Sentence

formal The company faced backlash after it was accused of being a sell out to corporate interests.

informal I can't believe he would sell out his principles just for a promotion.

slang Don't be a sell out and join the mainstream crowd.

figurative Selling out can sometimes mean compromising your values for personal gain.

Grammatical Forms of sell out

past tense

sold out

plural

sell outs

comparative

more sold out

superlative

most sold out

present tense

sells out

future tense

will sell out

perfect tense

has sold out

continuous tense

is selling out

singular

sell out

positive degree

sell out

infinitive

to sell out

gerund

selling out

participle

selling out

Origin and Evolution of sell out

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'sell out' originated from the concept of betraying one's principles or values for profit or personal gain.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of artists or musicians compromising their artistic integrity by commercializing their work, the term 'sell out' has since evolved to encompass any individual or entity perceived to have abandoned their values for financial gain.