delist

American  

[dee-list] / diˈlɪst /

verb (used with object)

1. to delete from a list, as one that indicates acceptability, legitimacy, or the like.

2. to withdraw or remove (a security) from the group listed with a particular stock exchange.

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delist British  

/ ˌdiːˈlɪst /

verb

1. to remove from a list

2. stock exchange to remove (a security) from the register of those that may be traded on the recognized market

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Etymology

Origin of delist

First recorded in 1930–35; de- + list ¹

Example Sentences

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delist

Jung, the Korea Stockholders’ Alliance head, still wants regulators to delist the single-stock leveraged ETFs and devise rescue measures for individual investors who suffered deep losses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The United States had initially announced in July its intent to delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a move seen as a vote of confidence in Sharaa.

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

His principal legislative interest has been to delist the gray wolf as a federal endangered species.

From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026

However, they faced a serious struggle to land a buyer, prompting them to delist the property in April 2025, only to relist it one month later at a significantly reduced asking price of $10 million.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026

As a result, some are opting to delist their homes or not list at all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025