unionize

(-īz′)

transitive verb unionized, unionizing

  1. to form into a union; esp., to organize (a group of workers in a shop, industry, etc.) into a labor union
  2. to bring into conformity with the rules, standards, etc. of a labor union

intransitive verb

to join or organize a union, esp. a labor union

Related Forms:

See unionize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb un·ion·ized, un·ion·iz·ing, un·ion·iz·es
verb, transitive
  1. To organize into a labor union.
  2. To cause to join a labor union.
verb, intransitive
To organize or join a labor union.

Related Forms:

  • unˌion·i·zaˈtion (-yə-nĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • unˈion·izˌer noun

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