1. to pledge or use (an asset) as collateral for a loan or debt obligation
Usage: British English spelling (American English: collateralizes); third person singular present tense

Examples

• The company collateralises its equipment to secure a line of credit.
• She collateralises her home to obtain a larger loan.
• Banks often require borrowers to collateralise their loans with valuable assets.
• He collateralises his investment portfolio to fund the business expansion.
• The lender collateralises the debt by taking a security interest in the property.