weatherize


weath·er·ize

W0072400 (wĕth′ə-rīz′)tr.v. weath·er·ized, weath·er·iz·ing, weath·er·iz·es To protect (a structure) against cold weather, as with insulation.

weatherize

(ˈwɛðəˌraɪz) or

weatherise

vb (tr) to make (a building) weatherproof

weath•er•ize

(ˈwɛð əˌraɪz)

v.t. -ized, -iz•ing. to make (a house or other building) secure against cold or stormy weather. [1940–45]