1. to make something official or give it a definite structure
2. to express something in precise or technical terms
Usage: academic; technical

Examples

• The company decided to formalize its dress code policy.
• They need to formalize their business partnership with a contract.
• The university will formalize the new degree program next semester.
• Scientists worked to formalize their theory with mathematical equations.
• The committee voted to formalize the hiring procedures.
• We should formalize our meeting schedule instead of planning randomly.