What does privatize mean?
Privatize means (economics) To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry..
Privatize
/ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ · verb
Meaning
(economics) To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry..
Definitions by Sense
- (economics) To release government control (of a business or industry) to private industry.
- (computing, transitive) To render (a variable, etc.) private in scope.
- (transitive, uncommon) To render a thought or an idea, private in scope.
Example Sentences
If the compiler allocates a privatized variable to a register, it must examine whether the variable is live after the termination of the while-loop.
The neoliberal, privatizing version of health in which everyone is responsible for themselves, despite disparities in resources.
Synonyms for privatize
Antonyms for privatize
Related Words
Word Forms
- privatizes
- privatizing
- privatized
- privatise
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for privatize?
Common synonyms include denationalize.
What is the opposite of privatize?
Possible antonyms include deprivatize, nationalize.
How do you use privatize in a sentence?
If the compiler allocates a privatized variable to a register, it must examine whether the variable is live after the termination of the while-loop.
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