Definitions

1. verb

to transfer or sell (shares or other investments) to the owner, typically at a prearranged time, so that they become vested or can be withdrawn or sold.

“The company will unvest the employee’s stock options after five years of service.”

2. verb

to remove or cancel (vested rights or benefits) from someone, typically due to a breach of contract or other fault.

“The employee’s benefits were unvested due to his resignation before the agreed-upon date.”

3. noun

the act of transferring or selling (shares or other investments) to the owner, typically at a prearranged time, so that they become vested or can be withdrawn or sold.

“The unvesting of the company’s shares was a key provision in the employee contract.”