internationalize
verb
in·ter·na·tion·al·ize
ˌin-tər-ˈna-sh(ə-)nə-ˌlīz 
internationalized; internationalizing; internationalizes
: to make international
also
: to place under international control
a proposal to internationalize the city
Examples of internationalize in a Sentence
a business that has begun to internationalize
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Secuoya is known for Spanish-language shows such as Zorro and El Homenajes, but Fitzgerald used his time as CEO to establish Secuoya Studios in non-Spanish-language content as part of a strategic plan to internationalize.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Petrodollars were a major reason why the greenback internationalized in the 1970s and the decades thereafter, as much of the income received by oil exporters was deposited in dollar accounts at banks around the world, primarily in Europe.
—Paul Blustein, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The television broadcasts internationalized Cortina's fame.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
The fact that neither film won anything is a reminder of the Academy’s cultural myopia: for all its efforts to diversify and internationalize its voting membership, the organization seems largely oblivious to the finest, most vital work being done by filmmakers outside of America.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Petrodollars were a major reason why the greenback internationalized in the 1970s and the decades thereafter, as much of the income received by oil exporters was deposited in dollar accounts at banks around the world, primarily in Europe.
—Paul Blustein, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
The television broadcasts internationalized Cortina's fame.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
The fact that neither film won anything is a reminder of the Academy’s cultural myopia: for all its efforts to diversify and internationalize its voting membership, the organization seems largely oblivious to the finest, most vital work being done by filmmakers outside of America.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Internationalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internationalize. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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internationalize
verb
in·ter·na·tion·al·ize
-ˈnash-nəl-ˌīz
-ən-ᵊl-
: to make international
internationalized the airport
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