Auction (Verb)
Meaning
Sell at an auction.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The family decided to auction the antique furniture to pay off their debts.
- The art gallery will auction several rare paintings next week to benefit local charities.
- The company plans to auction off its old equipment to make room for new machines.
- Heritage Auctions will auction the rare coin collection on Saturday morning.
- The government agency will auction the seized properties to the highest bidders.