fɔːrˈmælɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to give a formal or official character to something, or to make something more formal

“The company formalised its partnership with the charity last year.”

2. verb

to make something official or give it a formal seal of approval

“The government formalised its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.”

3. verb

to make something more complex or rigid in its rules or structure

“The new law formalised the process for applying for a visa.”

4. verb

to make something more polite or courteous

“The manager formalised the apology to the customer.”

5. noun

the process of making something more formal or official

“The formalisation of the contract took several months.”