divest in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Divest means to sell off or rid oneself of assets, investments, or interests, particularly to focus on more relevant or ethical areas.

The company decided to divest its non-core assets to focus on its main business.
Environmental activists urged the government to divest from fossil fuel investments.
After the merger, the firm had to divest several subsidiaries to comply with regulatory requirements.
She chose to divest from her stock portfolio, opting for more sustainable investment options.
To reduce risk, many investors are looking to divest from industries that are heavily impacted by climate change.