verb
-vests; -vested; -vesting
[+ obj] finance :to sell (something valuable, such as property or stocks)
divest of
[phrasal verb] formal
divest (someone or something) of (something) :to take (something) away from (someone or something else) :to cause (someone or something) to lose or give up (something)
divest (yourself) of (something)
to sell or give away (possessions, money, etc.)
b old-fashioned :to remove (clothing, equipment, etc.) from your body