institutionalise

in-sti-tu-tion-al-ise

verb

To establish a practice, idea, or system as a standard and accepted part.

"We must institutionalise these new safety protocols."

verb

To place someone in an institution, often causing dependency or loss of initiative.

"Prolonged hospital stays can institutionalise patients."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: institutionalize, charge, send, commit