containerize

[ kuh n-tey-nuh-rahyz ]
/ kənˈteɪ nəˌraɪz /

verb (used with object), con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.

to package (freight) in uniform, sealed containers for shipment.
to perform (a materials-handling operation) with the help of containerization.
to make suitable for a containerization system.

verb (used without object), con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.

to adopt containerization.
Also especially British, con·tain·er·ise.

Origin of containerize

OTHER WORDS FROM containerize

non·con·tain·er·ized, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for containerize

containerize

containerise

/ (kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz) /

verb (tr)

to convey (cargo) in standard-sized containers
to adapt (a port or transportation system) to the use of standard-sized containers

Derived forms of containerize

containerization or containerisation, noun