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militarize

UK
/ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
US
/ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/

Translations

militarizeverb
militarized
Past Simple
militarized
Past Participle
militarizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
US
/ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
The government decided to militarize the border region.
Правительство решило милитаризировать приграничный регион.
Additional translations
военизировать
Synonyms
arm
equip
prepare for war
mobilize
deploy

Definitions

militarizeverb
To equip or supply with military forces and defenses.
The government decided to militarize the border to prevent illegal crossings.
To adapt for military use.
The company was contracted to militarize the new drone technology for defense purposes.
To imbue with military characteristics or spirit.
The regime sought to militarize the youth by introducing compulsory military training in schools.
To assume a military organization, character, or outlook.
After years of conflict, the rebel movement gradually militarized and began operating like a regular army.
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