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disinvestment

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstˌmənt]

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Learn how to use disinvestment in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “finance”

(noun) disinvestment means taking money out of a business or project. It is like deciding not to support something with your money anymore. This can happen when someone thinks a project is not worth it or when they want to invest their money somewhere else.

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The company announced a disinvestment from the underperforming project to focus on new opportunities.

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The disinvestment from renewable energy projects has slowed down the progress of clean energy.

Example

What was the reason for the disinvestment in that company?

Context: “politics”

(noun) disinvestment can also mean a strategy where a person or group stops putting money into certain companies or countries as a way of protesting against their actions. For example, this can happen if people disagree with how a country treats its citizens.

Example

Many activists called for disinvestment in companies profiting from the conflict.

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The disinvestment campaign failed to influence the company's policies as planned.

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How effective was the disinvestment in achieving social change?

How to pronounce disinvestment

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɪnˌvɛstˌmənt]

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