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globalise

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

KK: /ˈgloʊbəlˌaɪz/

verb
Definition

To make something worldwide or to spread it across the globe.


Example

The company aims to globalise its operations to reach more customers.


Tense Forms

Past: globalised

Past Participle: globalised


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how companies are starting to globalise their operations?
Sloth B
Yeah, it seems like they're trying to reach more customers worldwide.
Sloth A
Exactly! It really changes the way businesses operate now.
Sloth B
For sure, it's interesting to see how it impacts local markets.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
integrate
unify
connect
Antonyms
isolate
divide
separate
Root Explanation

Globalise → It is formed from "global" (from Latin *globus*, meaning sphere or round object) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "globalise" means to make something worldwide or to spread it across the globe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'globus' meaning sphere, and remember that to 'globalise' means to make something worldwide, like spreading a sphere across the entire world.

Visually Confused Words
lobale
goalie
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