( BrE also nor·mal·ise ) / ˈnɔːməlaɪz; NAmE ˈnɔːrm-/ verb
( formal ) to fit or make sth fit a normal pattern or condition :
[ vn ]
a lotion to normalize oily skin
The two countries agreed to normalize relations (= return to a normal, friendly relationship, for example after a disagreement or war) .
[ v ]
It took time until the political situation had normalized.
► nor·mal·iza·tion , nor·mal·isa·tion / ˌnɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE ˌnɔːrmələˈz-/ noun [ U ]:
the normalization of relations