privatise

• Verb, das die Übertragung eines Unternehmens, eines Wirtschaftszweigs oder einer Dienstleistung aus staatlichem (öffentlichem) Eigentum in privates Eigentum und unter private Kontrolle bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the transfer of a business, industry, or service from public (government) ownership to private ownership and control.

1. Transfer to private ownershipB2formalbritish

   To transfer ownership or control of a business, industry, or service from the government to private individuals or companies.

   Privatisieren

   • The government decided to privatise the national airline.
   • Many countries have moved to privatise their telecommunications sectors.
   • The debate over whether to privatise the postal service continues.

   Synonymedenationalizesell off

   Antonymecollectivisenationalisesocialise