ruggedize

A verb meaning to make something rugged, durable, or resistant to harsh conditions, often used in technical or industrial contexts.

• 🇫🇷Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose robuste, durable ou résistant à des conditions difficiles, souvent utilisé dans un contexte technique ou industriel.

1. Make durable for harsh conditions C1 formal

   To design or modify a device or piece of equipment so that it can withstand rough handling, extreme temperatures, moisture, or other challenging environments.

   • The company ruggedized the tablet for use on construction sites.
   • Engineers ruggedized the camera to survive a drop from two meters.
   • Military contractors often ruggedize electronics for field operations.

   🇫🇷Rendre robuste

   Synonymes: fortifyhardenreinforcestrengthentoughenweatherproof

• ruggedized past participle
• ruggedized past simple
• ruggedizing present participle
• ruggedizes third person singular