Institutionalize
(verb)
- Establish or make part of an institution, especially as a permanent arrangement.
- Admit to or place in an institution, especially a mental hospital.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from institution + -al + -ize.
Examples:
- The new policy was institutionalized to ensure long-term sustainability.
- The company has institutionalized the practice of regularly reviewing employee performance.
- The new program was institutionalized to provide support for underprivileged youth.
- The government has institutionalized the policy of providing free education to all children.
- The elderly man was institutionalized after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.