containerize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈteɪnəraɪz/
KK: /kənˈteɪnərˌaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change something so that it can be stored or transported in containers.
Example
The company decided to containerize its products to improve shipping efficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: containerized
Past Participle: containerized
Conversation
Did you hear about the new system they are using to containerize shipments?
Yeah, it's supposed to make everything more efficient.
I think it's a smart move; it can really help reduce delays.
Definitely! Plus, it makes tracking much easier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
package
bundle
enclose
Antonyms
unpack
release
disperse
transitive verb
Definition
To package goods or materials into large standardized boxes or containers for easier transport and handling.
Example
The company decided to containerize their products to improve shipping efficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: containerized
Past Participle: containerized
Conversation
Have you heard about how companies are starting to containerize their shipping processes?
Yeah, it makes everything much more efficient, doesn’t it?
Exactly! It really helps with reducing costs and speeding things up.
Root Explanation
Containerize → It is formed from "container" (from Latin "continere", meaning to hold together) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "containerize" means to make something into a container or to organize items into containers.
Memory Tip
Think of 'holding together' ('continere') and 'making' ('-ize') something into a container — that's what containerize means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.