winterize
[ win-tuh-rahyz ]
verb (used with object),win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
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),win·ter·ized, win·ter·iz·ing.
to winterize an automobile, house, etc.
Origin of winterize
1- Also especially British, win·ter·ise .
Other words from winterize
- win·ter·i·za·tion, noun
- win·ter·iz·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for winterize
winterize
winterise
/ (ˈwɪntəˌraɪz) /
verb
(tr) US and Canadian to prepare (a house, car, etc) to withstand winter conditions
Derived forms of winterize
- winterization or winterisation, noun
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