English · Phrasal verb Attested

auction off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To sell something at auction.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bán đấu giá

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I took your advice and auctioned off that old painting. You'll never believe I got over 2,000 pounds for it!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “auction off” mean?

To sell something at auction.

Is “auction off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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