bankrupt
/ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/
bankrupt
📚 Meanings
- 1.
declared in law unable to pay one's debts
"The company went bankrupt after the recession."
- 1.
cause (a person or organization) to become bankrupt
"The failed investments threatened to bankrupt him."
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The business went bankrupt last year.
The business went bankrupt last year.
Too much debt can bankrupt even a large company.
Too much debt can bankrupt even a large company.
After the failed investment, he was declared bankrupt.
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How do you pronounce bankrupt?
bankrupt is pronounced [/ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does bankrupt mean?
bankrupt means "bankrupt". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is bankrupt?
bankrupt is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The business went bankrupt last year." — used to mean "bankrupt".
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