Definition

To take away or reduce the money that has been invested in something, often in a business or project.

Example

The company decided to disinvest from the failing project to focus on more profitable ventures.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard that the company plans to disinvest in its older projects?

Yeah, I read about that; it seems like a big shift for them.

I wonder how that will affect the employees working there.

It might lead to some layoffs, but hopefully, they'll find new opportunities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disinvest → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "invest" (from Latin "investire", meaning to clothe or to put on). The word describes the act of taking away investment or withdrawing financial support.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking away' ('dis-') an 'investment' — that's why disinvest means to withdraw financial support.

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