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ruggedise

/ˈrʌɡ.ɪ.daɪz/

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verb

/ˈrʌɡ.ɪ.daɪz/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий делать неровным или шероховатым, или укреплять; больше не используется в повседневной речи.

An obsolete verb meaning to make rugged or rough, or to strengthen; no longer in common use.

  1. Make durableC1formaltechnical

    To modify or design a product, especially electronics, to be resistant to harsh conditions, impacts, and rough handling.

    ruУпрочнить

    • The company ruggedised the tablet for use in construction sites.
    • Engineers ruggedised the camera to withstand extreme temperatures.
    • They ruggedised the laptop by adding a reinforced casing and shock-absorbing mounts.

    Synonymsarmorhardenreinforcestrengthentoughenweatherproof

    Antonymssoftenweaken

Forms
  • ruggedised past participle
  • ruggedised past simple
  • ruggedising present participle
  • ruggedises third person singular