sell on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To resell (goods or services).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Rather than sell the company's products on commission they, like distributors, buy stock from head office and sell it on for profit.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To convince (a person) of something; used with on.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sell on” mean?
To resell (goods or services).
Is “sell on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.