ˈmā.trəˌnīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
1. : to give the qualities of a matron to : cause to be a matron
was matronized by her children and her responsibilities
2.
a. : to act as a matron to or toward : superintend or attend in the capacity of a matron ; especially : chaperone
offered to matronize the young people
b. : to preside as a matron over
matronizing the reception
intransitive verb
1. : to become a matron
2. : to fulfill the role of a matron