Divest | Mean of divest in English Dictionary

/daɪˈvɛst/

• Verb
• to sell (something valuable, such as property or stocks)
1. The company is divesting 8 of its 20 stores.
2. We may have to divest assets to raise capital/money.
• to take (something) away from (someone or something else)
1. The document does not divest her of her right to use the property.
2. He was divested of his title/power/dignity.
• to sell or give away (possessions, money, etc.)
1. She divested herself of most of her possessions.

• to remove (clothing, equipment, etc.) from your body
1. He divested himself of his coat.