Meaning of the word divest in English

What does divest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

divest

US /dɪˈvest/
UK /dɪˈvest/

Verb

1.

to sell something, especially a business or a part of a business:

Example:
The company is divesting its less profitable business operations.
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