privatization

simple noun11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

Refers to the privatization of major industries or a large number of state-owned assets.

Similar to large-scale, often implying widespread transfer of ownership to the general public.

When only a part of a state-owned company is sold to private investors.

The transfer of the railway system from public to private ownership.

The transfer of the electricity supply industry from public to private ownership.

The transfer of water supply services from public to private ownership.

To disagree with and try to prevent the process of privatization.

A formal set of decisions about how to carry out privatization.

A series of actions aimed at achieving privatization, often over a longer period.

A series of actions aimed at achieving privatization, often over a longer period.

A formal suggestion or plan for privatization that is presented for consideration.