formalize

1. (transitive)To give something a definite form; to shape.

   формалізува́тиformalizuváty

2. (intransitive)To develop into a definite form.

3. To give something a formal or official standing.

   make formal or official

4. To act with formality.

5. To rigorously prove a mathematical result.

1. We need to formalize our plans for the gala.

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2. This formalizes the arrangement that we had talked about.

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3. Taiwan will never be able to formalize its independence.

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4. Taiwan knows very well that it can't formalize its independence.

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5. They signed the treaty, formalizing the agreement between the two countries.

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