internationalize
[ in-ter-nash-uh-nl-ahyz ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈnæʃ ə nlˌaɪz /
verb (used with object), in·ter·na·tion·al·ized, in·ter·na·tion·al·iz·ing.
to make international, as in scope or character: a local conflict that was internationalized into a major war.
to place or bring under international control.
verb (used without object), in·ter·na·tion·al·ized, in·ter·na·tion·al·iz·ing.
to become international: The automobile company must internationalize in order to meet the competition.
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Also especially British, in·ter·na·tion·al·ise .
Origin of internationalize
First recorded in 1860–65; international + -ize
OTHER WORDS FROM internationalize
in·ter·na·tion·al·i·za·tion, nounde·in·ter·na·tion·al·ize, verb (used with object), de·in·ter·na·tion·al·ized, de·in·ter·na·tion·al·iz·ing.Words nearby internationalize
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Example sentences from the Web for internationalize
In the first place, there is an effort being made to internationalize labor unions.
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British Dictionary definitions for internationalize
internationalize
internationalise
/ (ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to make international
to put under international control
Derived forms of internationalize
internationalization or internationalisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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