verb
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to remove from a list
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stock exchange to remove (a security) from the register of those that may be traded on the recognized market
Etymology
Origin of delist
Example Sentences
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The United States said Wednesday it will delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a decades-old designation that severely impeded investment, in a new vote of confidence in leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The same insider added that the duo had accepted an offer on the dwelling and gone into escrow, before the deal fell through, prompting their decision to delist the home altogether.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
At the time, Apple told Fox Digital that “information we’ve received from law enforcement about the safety risks associated with ICEBlock” spurred the company to delist the app.
From Slate ● Dec. 8, 2025
Regular homeowners by contrast can delist or rent their homes when they don’t like the price they are offered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Cork-based Barry Group said it had also decided to delist Forged Stout and Proper No Twelve from its Costcutter and Carry Out retail outlets.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
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