institutionalize

== English == === Alternative forms === institutionalise (Commonwealth) === Etymology === From institutional +‎ -ize. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ === Verb === institutionalize (third-person singular simple present institutionalizes, present participle institutionalizing, simple past and past participle institutionalized) To establish as a normal practice. To commit a person to confinement in an institution. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====