Divest
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British pronunciation/da‍ɪvˈɛst/
American pronunciation/daɪˈvɛst/, /dɪˈvɛst/

Definition & Meaning of "divest"

to divest
01

to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.

Transitive: to divest sb of sth
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Political changes may divest individuals of certain rights previously granted.
Legal actions may divest a landlord of ownership rights if they fail to meet certain obligations.
The government 's actions sought to divest the dictator of political power.
02

to remove or take off clothing, accessories, or equipment

Transitive: to divest sb/sth of clothes or accessories
to divest definition and meaning
03

to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities

Transitive: to divest oneself of an asset
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Last year, the company divested its non-core assets to focus on its primary business operations.
The organization is currently divesting its interests in fossil fuels to align with its commitment to sustainability.
She divests herself of unnecessary clutter by donating old clothes to charity regularly.
04

to take away or strip someone of their rank, title, or privileges

Transitive: to divest sb of a title or privilege
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Example
Political changes may divest individuals of certain rights previously granted.
Legal actions may divest a landlord of ownership rights if they fail to meet certain obligations.
The government's actions sought to divest the dictator of political power.
The board decided to divest the CEO of decision-making authority after a series of poor choices.
The court divested the business owner of their controlling shares due to fraud.
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