Formalise

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of formalize. UK, alt-of, alternative

    ""Additionally, new part-time contracts and flexible working rosters and patterns will also encourage a more diverse workforce that can fit shifts around other commitments, while current voluntary working arrangements on Sundays will be formalised to meet rising demand for weekend travel services.""

  2. 2
    declare or make legally valid wordnet
  3. 3
    make formal or official wordnet

Example

More examples

""Additionally, new part-time contracts and flexible working rosters and patterns will also encourage a more diverse workforce that can fit shifts around other commitments, while current voluntary working arrangements on Sundays will be formalised to meet rising demand for weekend travel services.""

Etymology

From formal + -ise.

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