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Selloff vs Divest - What's the difference?

selloff | divest |

As a noun selloff

is the large-scale selling of stocks.

As a verb divest is

(archaic) to undress, disrobe.

selloff

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The large-scale selling of stocks

    • divest

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (archaic) To undress, disrobe.
  • * 1897 , Henry James, What Maisie Knew :
    • Having divested the child he kissed her gently and gave her a little pat to make her stand off.
  • To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) (of) something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
    • You shall never divest me of my right to free speech.
    When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day.
  • To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary
    • In 2011 the company divested an 81% majority stake in its Chinese subsidiary.

    Related terms

    * divestiture