disinvest

/dɪsˈɪn.vɛst/

Definitions

1. verb

to withdraw or remove investments, especially to sell assets or cancel contracts

“The company decided to disinvest in the failing project due to significant losses.”

2. verb

to withdraw financial or other support from an organization or project

“The government disinvested in the state-owned enterprises to promote privatization.”

3. noun

the act or process of withdrawing investments or support

“The disinvestment in renewable energy has slowed down due to lack of government support.”

Synonyms

  • divest
  • withdraw

Antonyms

  • invest
  • reinvest