collateralize

verb col·lat·er·al·ize \kə-ˈla-t(ə-)rə-ˌlīz\

col·lat·er·al·izedcol·lat·er·al·iz·ing

Definition of COLLATERALIZE

transitive verb

: to make (a loan) secure with collateral

: to use (as securities) for collateral

1941

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