motorize
To fit something with a motorTo fit something with a motor.
» Tom doesn't have enough money to buy a motorized wheelchair.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To fit something with a motor.
Most canoe aficionados would argue that motorizing a canoe removes the pleasurable aspects of traveling in one.
equip with a motor
(transitive)To supply something or someone with motor vehicles.
Once Jack decided to motorize his paper delivery route, he found he could reach far more subscribers.
equip with armed and armored motor vehicles
(transitive)To supply armoured vehicles; to mechanize.
The refit plan recommended that the first battalion be motorized to upgrade their offensive capabilities.
Examples
5 sentencesTom doesn't have enough money to buy a motorized wheelchair.
We sell sensors for motorized awnings.
deWir verkaufen Sensoren für Markisen mit Motor.
Sensors for motorized awnings can be bought here.
A carcase is not a box for a motorized vehicle.
deEin Kadaver ist keine Kiste für ein motorisiertes Fahrzeug.
In the end, because of the disease, he became unable to walk and had to use a motorized wheelchair to get around.
ruВ итоге из-за болезни он стал не в состоянии ходить, и ему пришлось пользоваться инвалидной коляской для передвижения.
Forms
motorizes, motorizing, motorized, motorizedSynonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons 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