CEFR C1

divesting

verb

Meaning

To sell or get rid of something, especially a business, property, or asset, often to reduce costs or simplify operations.

Examples

The government plans to divest state-owned enterprises to increase efficiency.
She divested herself of her jewelry collection to fund her travels.

Synonyms: sell, dispose of, liquidate, relinquish

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divesting (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɛst/

Definition

To sell or get rid of something, especially a business, property, or asset, often to reduce costs or simplify operations.

Examples

The government plans to divest state-owned enterprises to increase efficiency.
She divested herself of her jewelry collection to fund her travels.

How to Use divesting

divest of (prepositional phrase): To remove or take away something from someone. — "The king was divested of his crown."
divest from (prepositional phrase): To sell or remove investments from a particular company or industry. — "Many ethical investors are divesting from tobacco companies."
divest oneself of (reflexive verb): To get rid of something, often a burden or responsibility. — "She divested herself of her worries and enjoyed the vacation."

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