sell out
phrasal verbsell out | be sold out
- (of tickets for a concert, sports game, etc.) to be all sold
- The tickets sold out within hours.
- This week's performances are completely sold out.
sell out (of something) | be sold out (of something)
- to have sold all the available items, tickets, etc.
- I'm sorry, we've sold out of bread.
- We are already sold out for what should be a fantastic game.
sell out (to somebody/something)
- (disapproving) to change or give up your beliefs or principles
- He's a talented screenwriter who has sold out to TV soap operas.
- to sell your business or a part of your business
- The company eventually sold out to a multinational media group.
related noun sell-out