motorize

• Verbe signifiant équiper ou munir quelque chose d'un moteur, ou faire passer à un fonctionnement mécanisé ou motorisé.

A verb meaning to equip or fit something with a motor or engine, or to convert to motorized operation.

1. Equip with a motorB2formal

   To provide or fit something with a motor, enabling mechanical movement.

   motoriser

   • They decided to motorize the old bicycle with a small engine.
   • The factory motorized its assembly line to increase production.
   • Engineers motorized the gate for automatic opening.

   Synonymesenginemechanizemotor

2. Equip with motor vehiclesB2formal

   To supply a group or organization with motor vehicles for transportation or operations.

   Motoriser

   • The army motorized its infantry units for faster deployment.
   • The company motorized its delivery fleet to improve efficiency.
   • The school district motorized its bus system for student transport.

   Synonymesmechanize

3. Equip with armed and armored vehiclesC1formal

   To provide military forces with armed and armored motor vehicles for combat.

   motoriser

   • The division was fully motorized with tanks and armored personnel carriers.
   • The general ordered the brigade to be motorized for rapid assault.
   • Motorized units advanced quickly across the open terrain.

   Synonymesmechanize