Divest

usgb/daɪˈvest/
verb

To sell off or rid oneself of property or rights.

The company decided to divest its pharmaceutical division
Visual representation of "divest" - To sell off or rid oneself of property or rights

Often appears as...

  • divest of shares
  • divest from business
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Business Strategy

Used in business to describe strategic removal, especially to increase value or efficiency.

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The CEO plans to divest underperforming branches.
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Investment Adjustments

In finance, it means selling assets, often to rebalance a portfolio.

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The investor divested her stocks in the oil sector.
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Ethical Choices

It can involve ethical decisions, such as withdrawing from harmful industries.

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After the protest, the university divested from fossil fuels.
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