globalize

[gloh-buh-lahyz]

glob·al·ize

[gloh-buh-lahyz]
verb (used with object), glob·al·ized, glob·al·iz·ing.
to extend to other or all parts of the globe; make worldwide: efforts to globalize the auto industry.
Also, especially British, glob·al·ise.


Origin:
1940–45; global + -ize

glob·al·i·za·tion, noun
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globalize or globalise (ˈɡləʊbəˌlaɪz)
 
vb
(tr) to put into effect or spread worldwide
 
globalise or globalise
 
vb

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