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.

Nearby words

international unit, international workingmen's association, internationale, internationalism, internationalist, internationalize, interne, internecine, internee, internegative, internet

Also especially British, in·ter·na·tion·al·ise.

Origin of internationalize

First recorded in 1860–65; international + -ize

Related forms

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.

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Examples from the Web for internationalize

In the first place, there is an effort being made to internationalize labor unions.
Socialism and Democracy in Europe|Samuel P. Orth

British Dictionary definitions for internationalize

internationalize

internationalise

/ (ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to make international

to put under international control

Derived Forms

internationalization or internationalisation, noun

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