winterize

[win-tuh-rahyz]

win·ter·ize

[win-tuh-rahyz] verb, win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to prepare (an automobile, house, etc.) for cold weather by (in automobiles) adding antifreeze and changing oil or (in houses) adding insulation, heating units, etc.
verb (used without object)
2.
to winterize an automobile, house, etc.

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Winterize is one of our favorite verbs.
So is skedaddle. Does it mean:
to run away hurriedly; flee.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
Also, especially British, win·ter·ise.


Origin:
1925–30; winter + -ize

win·ter·i·za·tion, noun
win·ter·iz·er, noun
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winterize or winterise (ˈwɪntəˌraɪz)
 
vb
(US), (Canadian) (tr) to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
 
winterise or winterise
 
vb
 
winteri'zation or winterise
 
n
 
winteri'sation or winterise
 
n

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