westernize

/ˈwɛstɝˌnaɪz/ verb

To render something western in character.

Word Origin From west + -ern (directional suffix) + -ize (to make). West comes from Proto-Germanic west-, from PIE *wes- 'evening' — because the sun sets in the west. The -ize suffix from Greek -izein is used to form verbs meaning 'to make like,' as in modernize and Americanize.

verb To render something western in character.

The company decided to westernize its management style to attract international investors.

(动词) 西方化

公司决定将其管理风格西方化以吸引国际投资者。

(verbo) occidentalizar; europeizar [Hacer que algo sea de carácter occidental.]

La empresa decidió occidentalizar su estilo de gestión para atraer inversores internacionales.

(verbe) occidentaliser [Rendre quelque chose de caractère occidental ; adapter aux modes de vie occidentaux.]

L'entreprise a décidé de westernize son style de gestion pour attirer les investisseurs internationaux.

(Verb) verwestlichen [Etwas in seinem Charakter oder seiner Struktur an westliche Kultur oder Werte anpassen.]

Das Unternehmen beschloss, seinen Führungsstil zu **westernize**, um internationale Investoren anzuziehen.

(動詞) 何かを西洋の性質にすること、西洋風にすること。

国際的な投資家を引きつけるため、会社は経営スタイルを西洋化することを決定した。

(verbo) ocidentalizar [Tornar algo ocidental em caráter.]

A empresa decidiu **ocidentalizar** seu estilo de gestão para atrair investidores internacionais.

Word parts: west + ern + ize

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