CEFR C1

divestment

noun

Meaning

The act of selling off assets, especially in order to reduce debt or to make a political or ethical statement.

Examples

The company announced its plan for divestment from its less profitable divisions.
Divestment from companies with poor labor practices is a growing trend among ethical investors.

Synonyms: disposal, liquidation, disinvestment

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divestment (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɛstmənt/

Definition

The act of selling off assets, especially in order to reduce debt or to make a political or ethical statement.

Examples

The company announced its plan for divestment from its less profitable divisions.
Divestment from companies with poor labor practices is a growing trend among ethical investors.
The campaign called for the divestment of all state pension funds from weapons manufacturers.

How to Use divestment

divestment from (prepositional phrase): To sell off assets or holdings in a particular company, industry, or sector. — "The pressure for divestment from tobacco companies has been ongoing for decades."

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