1. to develop industries in a country or region on a wide scale
2. to organize or develop something according to industrial methods

Examples

• The government plans to industrialize the rural areas.
• China began to industrialize rapidly in the late 20th century.
• The company decided to industrialize its production process.
• Many developing nations are working to industrialize their economies.
• The region industrialized after the discovery of oil.
• They want to industrialize agriculture to increase efficiency.
• The country industrialized its textile manufacturing.