| 1 | John's creditors have sold him up. | |
| 2 | He went bankrupt and had to be sold out. | |
| 3 | The court may have to levy on your property to pay your debts. | |
| 4 | John offered to work out the debt, but I needed the money more. | |
| 5 | To seize the property of (a person) in order to compel payment of debts ; distress. |