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privatize

pri va tize |ˈprīvəˌtīz ˈpraɪvəˌtaɪz | verb [ with obj. ] transfer (a business, industry, or service ) from public to private ownership and control: a plan for privatizing education. DERIVATIVES pri va ti za tion |ˌprīvətəˈzāSHən |noun, pri va tiz er noun

 

Oxford Dictionary

privatize

privatize |ˈprʌɪvətʌɪz |(also privatise ) verb [ with obj. ] transfer (a business, industry, or service ) from public to private ownership and control: they were opposed to plans to privatize electricity and water. DERIVATIVES privatization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun, privatizer noun

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

privatize

pri vat ize /práɪvətàɪz /動詞 他動詞 企業 事業 〉を民営化する (nationalize ).pr vat i z tion 名詞 C 民営化 .