Privatizing

Pronunciation: /ˈprɪvəˌtaɪz/

Privatizing (verb)

  1. To transfer a business or service from government control to private companies or owners.
  2. To change ownership or management so that it is run by non-government groups.

Examples

  • The government privatize the service by selling it to private owners.
  • They privatize the company by selling it to private owners.