globalize

verb

glob·​al·​ize ˈglō-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce globalize (audio)
globalized; globalizing

transitive verb

: to make global
especially : to make worldwide in scope or application
globalize a company's operations

Examples of globalize in a Sentence

The economy has become globalized. The company is planning to globalize.
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Roosevelt understood that internationalizing the New Deal meant that people around the world could all benefit from a globalizing economy. Katherine Tai, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2025 Popular on Variety Samsung’s intent to globalize content already includes Korean content. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 The sale is part of The Guardian's efforts to globalize and comes as multiple British media outlets are changing ownership. Tim Baysinger, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024 Looking Ahead Despite decades of work to globalize our supply chains and offshore manufacturing activities, the U.S. manufacturing outlook going forward is largely positive. Dave Evans, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for globalize 

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of globalize was in 1937

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“Globalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globalize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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