1. converts (military personnel, equipment, or institutions) to civilian use or control
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'civilianize'

Examples

• The government civilianizes the military base to create a public airport.
• After the conflict ended, the nation civilianizes its armed forces.
• The program civilianizes former soldiers by providing job training.
• The administration civilianizes defense contracts to reduce military spending.
• The treaty requires both countries to civilianize their border installations.