winterize
[ win-tuh-rahyz ]
/ ˈwɪn təˌraɪz /
verb (used with object), win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
to prepare (an automobile, house, etc.) for cold weather by (in automobiles) adding antifreeze and changing oil or (in houses) adding insulation, heating units, etc.
verb (used without object), win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
to winterize an automobile, house, etc.
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Also especially British, win·ter·ise.
Origin of winterize
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winterize
winterise
/ (ˈwɪntəˌraɪz) /
verb
(tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
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winterize
1938, on model of earlier summerize (1935); from winter (n.) + -ize. Related: Winterized; winterizing.
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