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Take public Meaning in English

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈpəbɫɪk
TAYK PUB-lik
tˈeɪk/ /pˈʌblɪk
TAYK PUB-lik

Definition

To change a private company into a public one by offering its shares for sale on a stock exchange.

Usage & Nuances

Used formally in business and finance, always about companies, not information. Typical collocation: "take a company public". Sometimes used with 'IPO' (Initial Public Offering). Not used for making secrets or information public; that's 'make public'.

Example Sentences

They decided to take public their successful tech company.

basic

It takes a lot of preparation to take public a company.

basic

The board agreed to take public the family business.

basic

The founders are considering whether to take public the startup next year.

natural

They hired investment bankers to help take public their company.

natural

BloomCorp wants to take public to access more capital for expansion.

natural