unionize

(verb)

verb

1. recruit for a union or organize into a union

- We don't allow people to come into our plant and try to unionize the workers

Similar word(s): unionise

Definition categories: social, enrol, enroll, enter, inscribe, recruit

2. form or join a union

- The auto workers decided to unionize

Similar word(s): organise, organize, unionise

Definition categories: social, join

Sentences with unionize as a verb:

- The company laid off all the workers when they tried to unionize.

- My uncle got roughed up by some corporate thugs after they caught him trying to unionize their workers.