Formalize

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrməˌlaɪz/

Formalize (verb)

  1. To make something official or accepted by following certain rules or procedures.
  2. To create specific rules or guidelines for a process or activity.

Examples

  • They will formalize the agreement next week.
  • The committee will formalize the guidelines for the project.

Common collocations: formalize a contract, formalize a process, formalize the rules, formalize a policy