Meaning of the word formalize in English

What does formalize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

formalize

US /ˈfɔːr.mə.laɪz/
UK /ˈfɔː.mə.laɪz/

Verb

1.

to give something a formal or official status or structure

Example:
They decided to formalize their agreement with a written contract.
The company plans to formalize its remote work policy next month.
2.

to express or represent something in a formal or systematic way

Example:
The scientist tried to formalize his theory into a set of mathematical equations.
It's important to formalize the steps of the process for clarity.