1. to bring under the control or ownership of a municipality or local government
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'municipalize'

Examples

• The city municipalizes the water supply to ensure fair access for all residents.
• Several European countries municipalize public transportation systems.
• The government municipalizes the hospital to provide better healthcare services.
• When a town municipalizes utilities, it often reduces costs for consumers.
• The proposal municipalizes parking enforcement under city control.