revolutionize

verb

rev·​o·​lu·​tion·​ize ˌre-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌnīz 

revolutionized; revolutionizing

transitive verb

1

: to overthrow the established government of

2

: to imbue with revolutionary doctrines

3

: to change fundamentally or completely

revolutionize an industry

intransitive verb

: to engage in revolution

revolutionizer noun

Examples of revolutionize in a Sentence

The invention of the airplane revolutionized travel.

This new drug may revolutionize cancer treatment.

This discovery has revolutionized our understanding of how the human brain works.

Recent Examples on the Web

The probe's HiRISE camera revolutionized scientists' understanding of Mars' diverse surface features, with resolution high enough to picture objects as small as 3 feet (1 meter) wide. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Off the field, Jones revolutionized how NFL teams approached sponsorships, licensing, stadiums, hospitality and real estate. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Commure's solution deploys within 30 days, poised to revolutionize patient access and market share for health systems. — Deepika Bodapati, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, Le Corbusier revolutionized the design world, helping to usher in modern architecture and constructing some of the style’s most iconic buildings. — Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

revolution + -ize

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for revolutionize

• contextualize
• industrialize
• materialise
• materialize
• memorialize
• microenterprise
• overemphasize
• particularize
• revolutionise
• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise

Kids Definition

revolutionize

verb

rev·​o·​lu·​tion·​ize ˌrev-ə-ˈlü-shə-ˌnīz 

revolutionized; revolutionizing

1

: to overthrow the established government of

2

: to cause a person to become a revolutionist

3

: to change greatly or completely

an invention that revolutionized the industry

revolutionizer noun