prəˈfeshən ə lˌīz, prōˈ-, -shnəˌlīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: professional (I) + -ize
transitive verb
: to give a professional character to : treat as or convert into a profession
professionalizing the area of law dealing with civil rights — W.H.Hastie
intransitive verb
: to assume a professional character : become professional