Definitions

1. verb

to prepare or equip something, especially a house or a vehicle, for cold weather, typically by installing insulation, sealing gaps, or replacing old parts.

“She winterized her car by replacing the old wiper blades and installing a block heater.”

2. verb, transitive

to prepare someone or something for the cold weather of winter.

“The contractor helped winterize the house by installing a new heating system.”

3. verb, intransitive

to endure or survive the cold weather of winter.

“The trees winterized through the harsh winter, but many of the flowers did not survive.”

4. verb, intransitive

to come into or reach the period of winter.

“The plants winterized in a few weeks, and new growth started to appear.”