English verb: industrialize | |||
1. | industrialize (change) organize (the production of something) into an industry | ||
Samples | The Chinese industrialized textile production. | ||
Synonyms | industrialise | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
2. | industrialize (change) develop industry; become industrial | ||
Samples | The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West. | ||
Synonyms | industrialise | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change | ||