Privatise (Verb)
Meaning
Change from governmental to private control or ownership; "The oil industry was privatized".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The government's decision to privatise the railways has been met with widespread opposition from commuters and union leaders.
- There are concerns that privatization of hospitals in the area will lead to a decrease in affordable healthcare options for low-income families.
- The company aims to privatise the public utilities and manage them on a for-profit basis.
- Lawmakers from the opposition party have threatened to reverse the decision to privatise the water supply system if they come into power.
- Supporters of the plan argue that privatizing the state-owned airline will help to attract foreign investment and create jobs.