ALL meanings of nationalize
na·tion·al·ize
N n - verb with object nationalize to bring under the ownership or control of a nation, as industries and land: a movement to nationalize the oil industry. 1
- verb with object nationalize to make into a nation. 1
- verb with object nationalize to naturalize. 1
- verb with object nationalize to make national in extent or scope: a magazine article that nationalized a local problem. 1
- verb without object nationalize to become nationalized or naturalized: Those who remain in the country must nationalize. 1
- transitive verb nationalize bring sth under government ownership 1
- noun nationalize Transfer (a major branch of industry or commerce) from private to state ownership or control. 1
- verb nationalize If a government nationalizes a private company or industry, that company or industry becomes owned by the state and controlled by the government. 0
- verb nationalize to put (an industry, resources, etc) under state control or ownership 0
- verb nationalize to make national in scope, character, or status 0
- verb transitive nationalize to make national in character 0
- verb transitive nationalize to transfer ownership or control of (land, resources, industries, etc.) to the national government 0