civilianize
civilianize · civilianizes · civilianized · civilianizing
To convert from military or law enforcement to civilian operation or controlTo convert from military or law enforcement to civilian operation or control.
Meaning
2 sensesTo convert from military or law enforcement to civilian operation or control.
To change the status of (a member of the armed forces) to that of a civilian.
Origin
From civilian + -ize.From civilian + -ize.
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Forms
civilianizes, civilianizing, civilianized, civilianized| Base form | civilianize · to civilianize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | civilianizes |
| Present participle | civilianizing |
| Past simple | civilianized |
| Past participle | civilianized |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcivilianization
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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