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verb
To reduce one's debt by selling off assets, especially those that were acquired with borrowed money.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, finance
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verb
To calculate the net value of assets after removing both debt and the projected cost of interest on borrowed capital.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: accounting, business, finance
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verb
To remove one's gear (special equipment).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To remove or disable the gears (transmission or interlocking gears).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From de- + gear.
