1. to give a military character to; to equip with military forces or defenses
Usage: third person singular present tense; British spelling
2. to imbue with a military spirit or outlook
Usage: third person singular present tense; British spelling

Examples

• The government militarises the border region during times of tension.
• The regime militarises its youth through mandatory service programs.
• The country militarises its space program to protect national interests.
• The dictator militarises society by promoting warrior values in schools.
• The nation militarises its coastline with new naval bases.
• The policy militarises what was once a peaceful civilian area.