go public
The phrase "go public" is commonly used in business and finance to describe when a company offers its shares to the public for the first time, as well as in general contexts to indicate revealing private information.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To reveal information that was previously kept private or confidential.
Example
- The celebrity decided to go public about her struggle with anxiety.
- If the whistleblower goes public, it could lead to significant changes in the company.
C1Business
(finance, technical)To offer shares of a private company to the general public for the first time, typically through an initial public offering (IPO).
Example
- The tech startup plans to go public next year to raise more capital.
- When a company goes public, it must adhere to strict regulatory requirements.
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