Meaning ofnationalizein English

Verb

1. to bring a company under government control; ownership
   The government decided to nationalize the oil industry.
2. to transfer control from private to government hands
   The company was nationalized by the state to ensure public services.
3. to make a concept widely known nationwide
   The campaign aimed to nationalize the issue of climate change.
4. to change from local to national scope and character
   The company's success led to its operations being nationalized across the country.