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bankrupt

/bæŋkrʌpt/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does bankrupt mean?

verb, noun

To have no money or assets left; to be declared officially unable to pay debts. A person or company that has been declared bankrupt.

Example

"The company went bankrupt after failing to pay its employees."

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