privatize

Definition of "privatize"
  1. The act of transferring the ownership of a property or business from a government to a private entity
How to use "privatize" in a sentence
  1. The city decided to privatize the water utilities to enhance their service delivery.
  2. Many critics believe that to privatize schools might undermine educational equity.
  3. The government's plan to privatize healthcare has stirred a lot of controversies.

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