mechanise v 1: equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies" [syn: {mechanize}, {mechanise}, {motorize}, {motorise}] 2: make monotonous; make automatic or routine; "If your work becomes too mechanized, change jobs!" [syn: {mechanize}, {mechanise}] 3: make mechanical; "mechanize the procedure" [syn: {mechanize}, {mechanise}]