winterise
/ˈwɪntəraɪz/
verb
- To prepare something (such as a house, car, or equipment) for cold winter weather, especially by protecting it from freezing or insulating it.
- He winterised his boat by draining the engine and covering it with a tarp.
- We need to winterise the cabin by sealing the windows and insulating the pipes.
- Before the first frost, the gardener winterised the outdoor faucets.