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tize
Third Person
privatizes
Present Participle
privatizing
Past Tense
privatized
Past Participle
privatized
1
to change the ownership of an industry, service, or business from public to private
- The government decided to privatize the national airline to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- The city council voted to privatize waste management services to save taxpayer money.
- Critics argue that privatizing healthcare services could lead to unequal access to medical treatment.
- The state-owned telecom company was successfully privatized, leading to increased competition in the telecommunications market.
- The decision to privatize the public transportation system sparked debate among citizens and policymakers.