circularize

[ sur-kyuh-luh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, cir·cu·lar·ized, cir·cu·lar·iz·ing.

1. to circulate (a letter, memorandum, etc.).
2. to send circulars to.
3. to publicize, especially by mailing or handing out circulars.
4. to make circular.

circularize

/ ˈsɜːkjʊləˌraɪz /

verb

1. to distribute circulars to
2. to canvass or petition (people), as for support, votes, etc, by distributing letters, etc
3. to make circular

Derived Forms

• ˈcircularˌizer, noun
• ˌcirculariˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• circu·lar·i·zation noun
• circu·lar·izer noun
• un·circu·lar·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of circularize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; circular + -ize

Example Sentences

And there are ample opportunities to circularize the electronics industry.

From Scientific American

The plan called for a second burn, to circularize the remaining orbits.

From Washington Post

The authors’ results suggest that these molecules block an early stage of viral infection, which might be the step at which viral DNA becomes circularized.

From Nature

"The tidal forces it induces should have since circularized the orbit of the planet, but this is not the case!"

From Scientific American

In March 2017, TGO will begin dipping down into the martian atmosphere, generating friction that will slow and circularize its orbit so that it can begin science observations later in the year.

From Science Magazine

Related Words

• announce
• communicate
• disclose
• display
• endorse
• exhibit
• proclaim
• promote
• reveal
• sponsor
• tout