Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
divest
verb
/daɪˈvɛst/
Definition
To take away someone’s right or possession of something.
Examples
- She decided to divest herself of unnecessary responsibilities.
- The company plans to divest its non-core assets to focus on its main business.
- Investors were concerned when the firm announced it would divest from fossil fuels.
Meaning
To remove or rid oneself of something, such as property, rights, or investments.
Synonyms
- dispossess
- strip
- remove
- retire
- liquidate
