Municipalize

Pronunciation: /ˈmjunɪsəpəɫˈaɪˈzi/

Municipalize (verb)

  1. To transfer ownership or control of a service or business to a city government.
  2. To change something so it becomes owned or managed by a municipality.

Examples

  • The town will municipalize the bus service next year.
  • They municipalize the waste service to improve reliability.