containerize

[ kuhn-tey-nuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.

1. to package (freight) in uniform, sealed containers for shipment.
2. to perform (a materials-handling operation) with the help of containerization.
3. to make suitable for a containerization system.

verb (used without object)

, con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing.

1. to adopt containerization.

containerize

/ kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz /

verb

1. to convey (cargo) in standard-sized containers
2. to adapt (a port or transportation system) to the use of standard-sized containers

Derived Forms

• conˌtaineriˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• noncon·tainer·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of containerize¹

container + -ize

Example Sentences

Its portfolio includes virtualized applications running on-premises, containerized apps running in the cloud, and legacy apps running on mainframes.

From MIT Technology Review

The third and fourth categories are applications that can be virtualized and containerized, respectively.

From MIT Technology Review

Related Words

• carry
• cram
• fill
• lade
• pack
• pile
• stack
• store
• stuff