1. to make something abstract or general into something concrete, specific, or real
Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'concretize'; often used in academic, business, and planning contexts
2. to coat or cover with concrete
Usage: less common than the primary sense

Examples

• The architect worked to concretise the client's vague ideas into detailed building plans.
• We need to concretise our strategy before we can begin implementation.
• The teacher asked students to concretise their abstract arguments with specific examples.
• The company concretised its commitment to sustainability by setting measurable targets.
• The proposal remained too theoretical until the team concretised it with concrete data and timelines.