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disinvest

Pronunciation: /dɪsɪnˈvɛst/
Definition of disinvest

verb

[no object]
  • withdraw or reduce an investment:the oil industry began to disinvest, and oil share prices have fallen [with object]:they opposed the move to disinvest shares

Derivatives

disinvestment

noun

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Definition of disinvest in the US English dictionary
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