1.the activity of persuading someone to buy;
it was a hard sell
1.exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent;
He sold his house in January
2.be sold at a certain price or in a certain way;
These books sell like hot cakes
3.do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood;
She deals in gold
4.persuade somebody to accept something;
The French try to sell us their image as great lovers
5.give up for a price or reward;
She sold her principles for a successful career
6.deliver to an enemy by treachery;
Judas sold Jesus
7.be approved of or gain acceptance;
The new idea sold well in certain circles
8.be responsible for the sale of;
All her publicity sold the products