"privatize" as verb
1 - To release government control of (a business or industry) to private industry.
2 - To make (a variable, etc.) private in scope.
privatize
/ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/
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Privatization is the process of transferring ownership, control, or management of a business, service, or industry from the government to the private sector. This often involves the sale of state-owned enterprises to private individuals or companies, allowing them to operate independently and make decisions without government interference.
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Synonyms
1 - privatize
2 - nationalize
3 - deregulate
4 - decentralize
5 - decentralise
6 - decentralisation
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Antonyms
1 - nationalize
2 - socialize
3 - municipalize
4 - publicize
5 - democratize
6 - communize
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