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divest

verb

/daɪˈvɛst/

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.

divest oneself of

dispose, strip, rid, relinquish, sell off

acquire, invest, keep

divest assets, divest interests, divest holdings, divest company

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.

to make someone accustomed to something

to give out a bright light or glow

to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement

to go down below the surface; to descend