privatize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprʌɪvətʌɪz/
(also privatise)

verb

[with object]
  • transfer (a business, industry, or service) from public to private ownership and control: they were opposed to plans to privatize electricity and water

Derivatives

privatization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

privatizer

noun