globalize
UK: ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz | US: ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz
vt. To make something operate or function on a worldwide scale.
vt. To extend or adapt (a business, system, or idea) to an international context.
The word "globalize" combines "globe," derived from Latin "globus" (meaning a spherical object or the Earth), with the suffix "-ize," from Greek "-izein," which forms verbs meaning "to make" or "to become." The term emerged in the mid-20th century, reflecting the post-World War II expansion of international trade, communication, and cultural exchange. The logic is straightforward: "to make global" or "to bring to a worldwide scale."
Many companies seek to globalize their operations to reach new markets.
Advances in technology have helped globalize communication.
Critics argue that efforts to globalize can sometimes ignore local traditions.
The internet has played a key role in globalizing entertainment.
Governments must balance the need to globalize with protecting domestic industries.