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inst-i-TYOOSH-uh-n-uh-lyz/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

To institutionalise is to make something a permanent part of a system, or to place someone in an institution (UK spelling): institutionalise a check, institutionalise a practice. Embed is the close twin; a one-off foyer event is not a standing rota duty.

Meaning

To make something an accepted, permanent part of an organisation (UK spelling).

Examples

• “Institutionalise the spare’s name on the log; a vision slide is not cover.”
• “Institutionalise the occupancy check on the rota; a foyer event is not the duty.”
• “Embed is the close twin. Entrench is harsher. An event is comms. A named slot is cover. Write the slot; then throw the foyer party if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Make part of a system (UK spelling). Close: embed. A foyer event ≠ a standing check.

Near in meaning

embed, entrench

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