in·ter·na·tion·al·ize \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷) ̷ ̷ˌīz\transitive verb Etymology:international (I) + -ize : to make international in relations, effect, or scope < internationalize a war > < internationalize a market > especially: to place under international control or protection