Definition
disinvestments
noun
- the withdrawal or reduction of investment capital from a business, project, or country, often for political or financial reasons
Usage: plural form; commonly used in business and political contexts
Examples
- The company announced disinvestments in several underperforming divisions.
- Many countries called for disinvestments from the regime due to human rights violations.
- The pension fund's disinvestments in fossil fuels reflected its commitment to sustainability.
- Disinvestments by foreign investors caused the currency to weaken.
- The board approved disinvestments totaling $500 million across three subsidiaries.
- Political pressure led to disinvestments from companies operating in the disputed territory.