Meaning of privatize in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    privatize

    Definitions

    1. change from governmental to private control or ownership

    Examples

    • « The oil industry was privatized »

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