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militarise

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪz/

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verb

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.aɪz/C1formalbritishpolitical
  • ruГлагол, означающий оснащать, организовывать или готовить для военного использования или конфликта; придавать военный характер.

A verb meaning to equip, organize, or prepare for military use or conflict; to make military in character.

  1. To give a military characterC1formalbritish

    To equip or organize a country or region with a military force or make it more military-oriented.

    ruМилитаризировать

    • The government decided to militarise the border region.
    • They sought to militarise the police force to handle the unrest.
    • The policy aimed to militarise the economy for war efforts.

    Synonymsarm

    Antonymsdemilitarisedisarm

  2. To adapt for military useC1formalbritish

    To convert something, such as technology or resources, for military purposes.

    ruМилитаризировать

    • The company militarised its drones for surveillance missions.
    • They militarised the old factory to produce weapons.
    • The space program was militarised to develop satellite defense systems.

    Synonymsarmweaponize

    Antonymsdemilitarise

Forms
  • militarised past participle
  • militarised past simple
  • militarising present participle
  • militarises third person singular