Formalise
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 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 declare or make legally valid wordnet
- 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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