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nationalise

/ˈnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪz/

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verb

/ˈnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪz/C1formalbritishpolitical
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения передачи частной отрасли или актива в государственную собственность и под контроль государства.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring a private industry or asset to public ownership and control by the state.

  1. Make national in character or scopeB2formal

    To make something national in character, scope, or extent, often by extending its reach or influence across the entire country.

    ruНационализировать

    • The government sought to nationalise the healthcare system to ensure uniform access.
    • Efforts were made to nationalise the railway network for better coordination.
    • The policy aimed to nationalise the energy sector to reduce regional disparities.

    Synonymsgeneralisepopulariseuniversalise

    Antonymslocaliseprivatise

  2. Put under state control or ownershipB2formal

    To transfer ownership or control of a private industry, asset, or service to the state or government.

    ruНационализировать

    • The government decided to nationalise the failing bank to protect depositors.
    • Many countries nationalised key industries after the war.
    • The opposition argued against the plan to nationalise the oil company.

    Synonymscollectivizefederalize

    Antonymsdenationalisederegulateprivatise

Forms
  • nationalised past participle
  • nationalised past simple
  • nationalising present participle
  • nationalises third person singular