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make a sale

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Definition of make a sale

: to sell something
  • Salespeople are paid a commission whenever they make a sale.

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make play

  1. : behave, act

  2. : to begin or seem to begin (an action)

  3. : to cause to happen to or be experienced by someone

  1. : the manner or style in which a thing is constructed

  2. : brand

  3. : the physical, mental, or moral constitution of a person

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sale play

  1. : the act of selling

  2. : opportunity of selling or being sold : demand

  3. : distribution by selling

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