rigidify
/rɪˈdʒɪdɪfaɪ/
verb
- To make or become stiff and rigid.
- His muscles rigidified as he braced for the impact.
- The cold temperature caused the rubber hose to rigidify and crack.
- They added a chemical to rigidify the foam for packaging.
- To make rules, systems, or attitudes stricter and less flexible.
- She worried that strict parenting would rigidify her children's behavior.
- Over time, the organization's culture began to rigidify, discouraging innovation.
- The government moved to rigidify immigration laws after the crisis.