v. to manufacture on an industrial scale or using industrial methods
v. to organize along industrial lines
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To make industrial; to develop so that most of the working population is engaged in non-agricultural labor; to develop economically; -- of nations or geographical areas.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To imbue with the spirit of industrialism; interest in industrial pursuits.
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v. organize (the production of something) into an industry
v. develop industry; become industrial
Word Usage
"In a comprehensive study called "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," analysts at CLSA cite new pressures in Asia to "industrialize" food production as a trend that could favor multinationals such as American agribusiness giant Cargill."