Definition

To prepare something, like a vehicle or a home, so that it can withstand cold weather during the winter months.

Example

We need to winterize the house before the first snowfall.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Are you planning to winterize your house this year?

Definitely! I want to make sure everything is ready for the cold months.

That's a good idea; I need to winterize mine too before it gets too chilly.

Yeah, it's always better to be prepared ahead of time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Winterize → It is formed from "winter" (from Old English *winter*, meaning the coldest season of the year) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "winterize" means to make something suitable for winter conditions or to prepare it for winter.

Memory Tip

Think of preparing something for the coldest season ('winter') — that's what it means to 'winterize'.

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