Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disinvest

verb

/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈvɛst/

Definition

To withdraw investment or to sell off assets or investments.

Examples

The company decided to disinvest from sectors that were no longer aligned with its core values.
Due to the ongoing economic crisis, many investors chose to disinvest their funds.

Meaning

Disinvesting refers to the process of divesting or removing capital from a specific investment or market, often initiated for financial, ethical, or strategic reasons.