1. converts (military personnel, institutions, or activities) to civilian status or control
Usage: British spelling (American: civilianizes); third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The government civilianises the armed forces by transferring control to civilian authorities.
• The treaty civilianises the disputed zone, removing all military presence.
• She civilianises her wardrobe after leaving the military.
• The new policy civilianises several defense facilities for public use.
• The administration civilianises the space program to encourage private sector involvement.