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.
조직은 선수들에게 급여를 제공함으로써 스포츠를 전문화하기로 결정했습니다.