Definition

The act of taking money or resources out of a company or country, often to reduce financial support or investment.

Example

The company announced a disinvestment from its overseas operations to focus on domestic markets.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent disinvestment in the tech sector?

Yeah, it seems like a lot of companies are pulling out their funding.

I wonder how that will affect the job market in the area.

It could be tough, especially for startups that rely on that investment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

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

Memory Tip

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

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