motorize

verb3

1. •
   To fit something with a motor.

   • Most canoe aficionados would argue that motorizing a canoe removes the pleasurable aspects of traveling in one.
2. •
   To supply something or someone with motor vehicles.

   • Once Jack decided to motorize his paper delivery route, he found he could reach far more subscribers.
3. •
   To supply armoured vehicles; to mechanize.

   • The refit plan recommended that the first battalion be motorized to upgrade their offensive capabilities.