revolutionize

especially British, rev·o·lu·tion·ise

[rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

revolutionized, revolutionizing 

1. to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in.

   to revolutionize petroleum refining methods.

2. to subject to a political revolution.

revolutionize

/ ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to bring about a radical change in

   science has revolutionized civilization

2. to inspire or infect with revolutionary ideas

   they revolutionized the common soldiers

3. to cause a revolution in (a country, etc)

Other Word Forms

• revolutionizer noun
• quasi-revolutionized adjective
• unrevolutionized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revolutionize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; revolution + -ize

Example Sentences

The startup is among several companies vying to revolutionize air travel by doing away with the need for human pilots on cargo, military and maybe even passenger aircraft.

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It is among startups vying to revolutionize air travel by doing away with the need for human pilots on cargo, military and maybe even passenger aircraft.

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Stewart’s Marble Palace and Macy’s revolutionized retail by offering fixed prices, return policies and vast selections, essentially bringing a long street of shops under one roof.

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AI is also revolutionizing how we understand our personal health.

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They are racing to join the lofty ranks of tech billionaires who revolutionized the world’s shopping, communication and entertainment habits.

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