verb

 

for money to give something to someone who gives you money for it

He sold his guitar for £50.

 

offer to offer something for people to buy

Excuse me, do you sell newspapers?

 

a lot to be bought in large numbers

His last book sold eight million copies.

 

make you want to make someone want to buy something

Scandal sells newspapers.

 

idea/plan to persuade someone that an idea or plan is good

I'm currently trying to sell the idea to my boss.