mutualize

[ myoo-choo-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, mu·tu·al·ized, mu·tu·al·iz·ing.

1. to make mutual.
2. to organize (a company) on a mutual model, in which members share profits, losses, expenses, etc.:

   The office-supply company will be mutualized in the next fiscal year.

3. to share (profits, losses, etc., incurred by one member of a group) equally among all members:

   The officials refused to mutualize the European Union debt.

verb (used without object)

, mu·tu·al·ized, mu·tu·al·iz·ing.

1. to become mutual.
2. to become a mutual company.

mutualize

/ ˈmjuːtʃʊəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become mutual
2. tr to organize or convert (a business enterprise) so that customers or employees own a majority of shares

Derived Forms

• ˌmutualiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• mutu·al·i·zation noun
• un·mutu·al·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutualize¹

First recorded in 1805–15; mutual + -ize

Example Sentences

Vanguard founder Jack Bogle mutualized his company, making it client-owned, and brought index funds to the masses mainly because he lost a boardroom battle.

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