cir·cu·lar·ize

[sur-kyuh-luh-rahyz]
verb (used with object), cir·cu·lar·ized, cir·cu·lar·iz·ing.
1.
to circulate (a letter, memorandum, etc.).
2.
to send circulars to.
3.
to publicize, especially by mailing or handing out circulars.
4.
to make circular.
Also, especially British, cir·cu·lar·ise.


Origin:
1790–1800; circular + -ize

cir·cu·lar·i·za·tion, noun
cir·cu·lar·iz·er, noun
un·cir·cu·lar·ized, adjective
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circularize or circularise (ˈsɜːkjʊləˌraɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to distribute circulars to
2.  to canvass or petition (people), as for support, votes, etc, by distributing letters, etc
3.  to make circular
 
circularise or circularise
 
vb
 
circulari'zation or circularise
 
n
 
circulari'sation or circularise
 
n
 
'circularizer or circularise
 
n
 
'circulariser or circularise
 
n

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If all concur, the service area office must circularize the proposed decommissioning to all interested persons for comment.
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