verb
- to make bilingual; to teach or enable someone to speak two languages fluently
- to translate or convert (text, materials, or a system) into two languages
Usage: transitive verb; often used in educational and policy contexts
Usage: transitive verb; used in publishing, software, and institutional contexts
Examples
- The school's mission is to bilingualize all students by the end of fifth grade.
- The district decided to bilingualize its website to serve both English and Spanish speakers.
- Early childhood programs can bilingualize children more effectively than programs starting in later grades.
- The company chose to bilingualize its customer service materials to reach a wider audience.
- Immersion programs aim to bilingualize students while maintaining academic achievement.
- The library worked to bilingualize its catalog to better serve the community.