divest
/daɪˈvɛst/
verb
divests;
divested;
divesting
divest
/daɪˈvɛst/
verb
divests;
divested;
divesting
Britannica Dictionary definition of DIVEST
[+ object]
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to sell (something valuable, such as property or stocks)
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The company is divesting 8 of its 20 stores.
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We may have to divest assets to raise capital/money.
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divest of
[phrasal verb]
formal
1
divest (someone or something) of (something)
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to take (something) away from (someone or something else)
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to cause (someone or something) to lose or give up (something)
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The document does not divest her of her right to use the property.
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— often used as (be) divested
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He was divested of his title/power/dignity.
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2
divest (yourself) of (something)
a
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to sell or give away (possessions, money, etc.)
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She divested herself of most of her possessions.
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b
old-fashioned
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to remove (clothing, equipment, etc.) from your body
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He divested himself of his coat.
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— divestment
/daɪˈvɛstmənt/
noun,
plural
divestments
[count]
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asset divestments
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[noncount]
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the divestment of assets
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