Definitions

1. verb

to make or become cold or icy, typically in a figurative sense, as in to make something harsh or unforgiving.

“The new management decided to arcticize the company’s policies, making them stricter and more demanding.”

2. verb

to cause something to become similar to the conditions of the Arctic region, such as extremely cold or harsh.

“The harsh winter weather arcticized the landscape, making it look barren and unforgiving.”