liberalize

UK
/ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪz/
US
/ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪz/

Translations

liberalizeverb
liberalized
Past Simple
liberalized
Past Participle
liberalizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪz/
US
/ˈlɪb.ər.ə.laɪz/
assouplirSe dit surtout des règles, restrictions ou contrôles.
The country plans to liberalize its immigration policies.
Le pays prévoit d’assouplir sa politique d’immigration.
The government decided to liberalize trade regulations.
Le gouvernement a décidé de libéraliser la réglementation commerciale.
Additional translations
libéraliserAu sens figuré, en parlant d’opinions ou d’attitudes.

Definitions

liberalizeverb
To make a system, laws, or rules less strict or more relaxed.
The government decided to liberalize trade regulations to encourage more foreign investment.
To remove or loosen restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
The country plans to liberalize its immigration policies to attract more skilled workers.
To make a person or group more tolerant, open-minded, or progressive in their opinions or behavior.
Traveling abroad helped liberalize her political views.