auctioned off

Went to bidder

To auction off something is to sell it at auction, where bidders compete and the highest offer wins.

The phrase emphasizes disposal—getting rid of items, often in bulk or to settle debts: The estate was auctioned off after she died.

They auctioned off the surplus equipment.

Related

bidding war · estate sale · reserve price · valuation · fair market value · going once · collectibles · artwork · real estate · transaction fee · livestock · foreclosure · government surplus · lot number · vehicles · historical artifacts · winning bid · competitive pricing

Opposites
method of sale

auctioned offretail sale

Direct consumer purchase

private sale · direct sale · consignment sale · bartered

direction of transaction

auctioned offbought

Obtained through payment

purchased · acquired · procured · obtained · snapped up

retention vs. disposal

auctioned offkept

Didn't give away

retained · held onto · hoarded · stockpiled · preserved

Family

auction, auctioned, auctioning, auctions, auctioneer, auctioneers

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G