militarize
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/ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
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/ˈmɪlɪtəraɪz/
to provide an area with armed forces
The government decided to militarize the border to prevent illegal crossings.
政府決定將邊境軍事化以防止非法越境。
to make something operate like an army
The country's police force has been militarized to maintain order.
該國的警察部隊已被軍事化以維持秩序。