privatize
verb (used with object)
to transfer from public or government control or ownership to private enterprise.
privatise
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a variation of
privatize.
Example Sentences
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German airline Lufthansa has won the contest to buy a major stake in TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese prime minister said Wednesday, after months of efforts to privatise the state-rescued airline.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
As part of that move, Carney announced plans to privatise operations for four of the country's largest airports, saying it would raise billions of dollars that could be reinvested in transport infrastructure.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The 60-year-old lawyer has pledged to protect "natural wealth" from "21st-century filibusters who want to privatise everything" if she wins.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
Lisbon announced in September it was seeking a major international airline to buy most of the 49.9 percent stake in the carrier which it plans to privatise.
From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025
The Portuguese government plans to sell at least 51% of TAP as part of a plan to privatise the struggling state-owned airline.
From Reuters ● Oct. 19, 2023
