Pronunciation: /sɛl aʊt/
noun a person who betrays a cause, organization, or principle by accepting compensation in exchange for unethical behavior or disloyalty
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
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.
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.
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