How Do You Spell REPRIVATISE?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪpɹˈɪvɐtˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "reprivatise" has the phonetic transcription /ˌriːˈpraɪvətaɪz/. It is spelled with "re" as a prefix, indicating repetition or reversal, and the word "privatise," which means to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from the government to private enterprise. Therefore, "reprivatise" means to return a previously nationalized business or industry to private ownership. This word is mainly used in British English and is relevant in discussions about the nationalization or privatization of public entities.

REPRIVATISE Meaning and Definition

1. Reprivatise, also spelled as "reprivatize," is a transitive verb that refers to the act of returning a public enterprise or industry to private ownership and control, typically through the sale of the government's shares or assets. This term is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" indicating repetition or reversal and the term "privatise," which means transferring ownership, management, or control of a business or industry from the public sector (government) to the private sector (individuals or companies).

   Reprivatising is often undertaken when a public enterprise or industry is considered not efficiently managed or when the government seeks to reduce its involvement in specific sectors to promote competition or alleviate financial burdens. This process generally involves selling off shares of the publicly owned company or transferring ownership to private investors through various methods such as initial public offerings (IPOs), auctions, or direct negotiations.

   The reprivatisation of a once public entity can have several implications, including potential changes in management, decision-making processes, and profit distribution. Proponents of reprivatisation argue that private ownership may lead to increased efficiency, innovation, and better resource allocation. However, critics often express concerns regarding the potential loss of public control and the interests of stakeholders. The decision to reprivatise is generally a complex one, involving considerations of economic, social, and political factors, as well as public opinion and the specific circumstances surrounding the enterprise or industry in question.

Etymology of REPRIVATISE

The word "reprivatise" is derived from the combination of two root words: "re" and "privatise".

The prefix "re-" is derived from the Latin word "re", meaning "again" or "back". It is commonly used as a prefix in English to imply repetition, restoration, or return to a previous state or action.

The root word "privatise" is derived from the noun "private", which comes from the Latin word "privatus", meaning "individual" or "separated". In its verb form, "privatise" refers to the act of transferring ownership or control of a company or organization from the public sector (government) to the private sector (non-governmental entities).

Conjugate verb Reprivatise

CONDITIONAL

I would reprivatise

you would reprivatise

he/she/it would reprivatise

we would reprivatise

they would reprivatise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be reprivatising

you would be reprivatising

he/she/it would be reprivatising

we would be reprivatising

they would be reprivatising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have reprivatise

you would have reprivatise

he/she/it would have reprivatise

we would have reprivatise

they would have reprivatise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been reprivatising

you would have been reprivatising

he/she/it would have been reprivatising

we would have been reprivatising

they would have been reprivatising

FUTURE

I will reprivatise

you will reprivatise

he/she/it will reprivatise

we will reprivatise

they will reprivatise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be reprivatising

you will be reprivatising

he/she/it will be reprivatising

we will be reprivatising

they will be reprivatising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have reprivatised

you will have reprivatised

he/she/it will have reprivatised

we will have reprivatised

they will have reprivatised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been reprivatising

you will have been reprivatising

he/she/it will have been reprivatising

we will have been reprivatising

they will have been reprivatising

IMPERATIVE

you reprivatise

we let´s reprivatise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to reprivatise

PAST

I reprivatised

you reprivatised

he/she/it reprivatised

we reprivatised

they reprivatised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was reprivatising

you were reprivatising

he/she/it was reprivatising

we were reprivatising

they were reprivatising

PAST PARTICIPLE

reprivatised

PAST PERFECT

I had reprivatised

you had reprivatised

he/she/it had reprivatised

we had reprivatised

they had reprivatised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been reprivatising

you had been reprivatising

he/she/it had been reprivatising

we had been reprivatising

they had been reprivatising

PRESENT

I reprivatise

you reprivatise

he/she/it reprivatises

we reprivatise

they reprivatise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am reprivatising

you are reprivatising

he/she/it is reprivatising

we are reprivatising

they are reprivatising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

reprivatising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have reprivatised

you have reprivatised

he/she/it has reprivatised

we have reprivatised

they have reprivatised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been reprivatising

you have been reprivatising

he/she/it has been reprivatising

we have been reprivatising

they have been reprivatising