globalize

verb

glob·​al·​ize ˈglō-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce globalize (audio)
globalized; globalizing

transitive verb

: to make global
especially : to make worldwide in scope or application
globalize a company's operations

Examples of globalize in a Sentence

The economy has become globalized. The company is planning to globalize.
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The world has long passed the point at which American leaders can aspire to globalize the liberal order. Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 In a world where finance and supply chains are deeply globalized, Washington learned to leverage economic chokepoints—such as the U.S. dollar and advanced semiconductor technology—against rivals. Edward Fishman, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2025 Roosevelt understood that internationalizing the New Deal meant that people around the world could all benefit from a globalizing economy. Katherine Tai, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2025 Popular on Variety Samsung’s intent to globalize content already includes Korean content. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for globalize

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of globalize was in 1937

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“Globalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globalize. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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