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Definition divest yourself of something in British English

divest yourself of something phrase

phrase
1

to take off something that you are wearing

Example

He divested himself of his jacket.

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2

to get rid of something, for example by selling it

Example

The owner had already divested herself of the property.

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Definition divest yourself of something in British English