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con·tain·er·ize  (kn-tn-rz)
v.tr. con·tain·er·ized, con·tain·er·iz·ing, con·tain·er·iz·es
1. To package (cargo) in large standardized containers for efficient shipping and handling.
2. To adapt (an industry or shipping operation) to the use of such containers.
v.intr.
To convert to the use of containerized cargo.

con·tainer·i·zation (-tnr--zshn) n.

containerize or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised
1. to pack (cargo) in large standard-sized containers
2. to fit (a port, ship, or lorry) to carry goods in standard-sized containers
containerization
-isation n
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Verb1.containerize - package in a container; "The cargo was containerized for safe and efficient shipping"
pack - arrange in a container; "pack the books into the boxes"
Translations

containerize [kənˈteɪnəraɪz] vttransportar en contenedores
containerize [kənˈteɪnəraɪz] vtconteneuriser
containerize [kənˈteɪnəraɪz] contain vtin Container verpacken;
(port) → auf Container umstellen
containerize [kənˈteɪnəraɪz] vtmettere in container

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Under the plan, the 173rd Airborne would be given the opportunity to containerize all of their equipment at their home station in Vicenza, Italy.
 
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