Meaning offossilizein English

Verb

1. to turn into a fossil; preserve
   The ancient plants began to fossilize in the sediment.
2. to become a fossil over time
   Over time, the dinosaur bones will fossilize and become a part of the rock formation.
3. to become inflexible; outdated
   The company's policies will fossilize if they don't adapt to changing market conditions.
4. to make something rigid; antiquated
   The artist's style began to fossilize, making her work seem outdated and less relevant.