winterize
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.
to winterize an automobile, house, etc.
Origin of winterize
1- Also especially British, win·ter·ise .
Other words from winterize
- win·ter·i·za·tion, noun
- win·ter·iz·er, noun
Words Nearby winterize
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How to use winterize in a sentence
In 1989, punishing cold weather that caused power failures across the state led to a federal study that spelled out how to avoid such a disaster in the future by winterizing equipment the way more northern power companies do.
Texas, the go-it-alone state, is rattled by the failure to keep the lights on | Will Englund, Steven Mufson, Dino Grandoni | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostPaying to winterize the equipment needed to keep power plants running has been one of the casualties.
Texas, the go-it-alone state, is rattled by the failure to keep the lights on | Will Englund, Steven Mufson, Dino Grandoni | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostNot paying to winterize may have proved to be a costly mistake, he suggested.
Texas, the go-it-alone state, is rattled by the failure to keep the lights on | Will Englund, Steven Mufson, Dino Grandoni | February 18, 2021 | Washington PostEach grant recipient will receive $6,000 to winterize their patios and outdoor dining areas.
For example, an instructional article on how to winterize a sprinkler system is less likely to contain different information year-to-year.
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British Dictionary definitions for winterize
winterise
/ (ˈwɪntəˌraɪz) /
(tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
Derived forms of winterize
- winterization or winterisation, noun
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