sa
ni
tize
Third Person
sanitizes
Present Participle
sanitizing
Past Tense
sanitized
Past Participle
sanitized
1
to clean something thoroughly to reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria, or other harmful microorganisms
transitive
- After preparing raw meat, it's important to sanitize the cutting board to prevent cross-contamination.
- Restaurants sanitize tables and chairs between customers to ensure a clean dining environment.
- During flu season, it's a good idea to sanitize frequently-touched surfaces like doorknobs and light switches.
- Childcare facilities sanitize toys regularly to prevent the spread of illnesses among children.
- The grocery store employee is sanitizing shopping carts for the next customers.
Synonyms:
2
to modify or adjust something considered unpleasant or offensive, making it more acceptable
transitive
- The company sanitized the details of the scandal to protect their reputation.
- She sanitized her speech, leaving out any controversial topics.
- The news outlet sanitized the facts to avoid upsetting viewers.
- The politician sanitized his past in order to appeal to voters.
- They sanitized the product description to avoid mentioning the side effects.