Divestment

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɛstmənt/

Definitions of divestment

noun the action of depriving someone of power, rights, or possessions

Example Sentences

A1 Divestment means selling off assets or investments.

A2 The company's divestment strategy led to a decrease in profits.

B1 The divestment of the subsidiary was a strategic decision to focus on core businesses.

B2 Investors are considering divestment from fossil fuel companies due to environmental concerns.

C1 The divestment of non-performing assets helped the company improve its financial health.

C2 The divestment of certain business units was part of a larger restructuring plan to streamline operations.

Examples of divestment in a Sentence

formal The company announced plans for divestment of its non-core assets.

informal They're looking into divestment to streamline their business.

slang I heard they're dumping some of their stuff through divestment.

figurative Sometimes divestment is necessary to let go of what's holding you back.

Grammatical Forms of divestment

past tense

divested

plural

divestments

comparative

more divestment

superlative

most divestment

present tense

divests

future tense

will divest

perfect tense

have divested

continuous tense

is divesting

singular

divestment

positive degree

divestment

infinitive

to divest

gerund

divesting

participle

divested

Origin and Evolution of divestment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'divestment' originated from the Latin word 'divestire' which means to undress or strip off.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of removing clothing, 'divestment' evolved to also refer to the act of selling off assets or investments, especially for ethical or political reasons.