🔊 Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɛst/
🗣️ Part of Speech: Verb
Definition:
To divest means to remove or take away something, especially property, rights, or possessions. It often refers to selling off assets or investments or giving up ownership or control.
It can also mean to strip away something non-physical, like power or clothing.
Examples:
- "The company decided to divest its shares in the subsidiary to focus on its core business.” (They sold their ownership in that part of the business.)
- "She had to divest herself of all her responsibilities before moving abroad.” (She gave up or handed over her duties.)
- "Activists urged the university to divest from fossil fuel companies.” (They wanted the university to stop investing in those companies.)
🧠 Bonus Tip:
Divest often appears in business and finance contexts but can be used more broadly when giving up or removing something valuable or important.