divest
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divest
- /daɪˈvɛst/ UK, US
- /dɪˈvɛst/ UK, US
Rhymes with -ɛst
Where it comes from
Alteration of devest, from Middle French devester (“strip of possessions”), from Old French desvestir, from des- (“dis-”) + vestir (“to clothe”).
verb divests · divesting · divested
- To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice). You shall never divest me of my right to free speech.
- To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary. In 2011, the company divested an 81% majority stake in its foreign subsidiary.
- To undress. Having divested the child he kissed her gently and gave her a little pat to make her stand off.
