revolutionize

American  

[rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz] / ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz /

especially British, revolutionise

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.

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revolutionize British  

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-revolutionized adjective
• revolutionizer noun
• unrevolutionized adjective

Etymology

Origin of revolutionize

First recorded in 1790–1800; revolution + -ize

Example Sentences

It left me to ponder, how do you know if you’re the Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan of curling or the next great star to revolutionize the sport?

From Los Angeles Times

Point made: Don’t give those Brits too much credit for revolutionizing rock ‘n’ roll.

From Los Angeles Times

He grew up dabbling at his local multi-sport club before choosing which one he would come to revolutionize: cross-country skiing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, first the phonograph and then the radio revolutionized home entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Algorhythm had less than $2 million in sales for its most recently reported quarter and is a way off revolutionizing transport.

From Barron's