professionalize
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/prəˈfeʃənəlaɪz/
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/prəˈfeʃənəlaɪz/
To transform something into a professional activity, often by providing payment for those involved.
The organization decided to professionalize the sport by offering salaries to the athletes.
该组织决定通过向运动员提供薪水来使这项运动专业化。