1. to convert from military to civilian control, management, or status
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'civilianize'; often used in political and administrative contexts

Examples

• The government decided to civilianise the airport after the war ended.
• Plans were made to civilianise the administration of the territory.
• The military base was gradually civilianised over several years.
• They sought to civilianise the police force by removing military personnel.
• The transition to civilianise the economy took considerable time and effort.