localize
1 of 1verb/ˈloʊ.kə.ˌlaɪz/
Forms:localizes,localizing,localized,localized
1
to confine something to a specific area or region
transitive- The company decided to localize the distribution of the product to specific regions.
- The quarantine measures aimed to localize the spread of the contagious disease.
- The government chose to localize the fishing industry regulations to protect specific ecosystems.
- The environmental policy sought to localize the impact of industrial activities on wildlife.
- The zoning laws were enacted to localize certain types of businesses to designated zones.
2
to identify the specific location where something occurs or exists
transitive- The detective worked to localize the source of the strange noise in the building.
- Engineers used sensors to localize the fault in the power grid.
- Scientists tried to localize the epicenter of the earthquake using seismic data.
- The mechanic localized the problem to a worn-out brake pad.
- Doctors used imaging to localize the injury within the patient's spinal cord.
3
to concentrate or remain confined within a specific or limited area
- The infection localized in her ankle, causing swelling and redness.
- The heat from the fire localized in one corner of the room.
- The damage localized to the engine, sparing the rest of the car.
- The storm's impact localized in the coastal region, leaving inland areas unaffected.
- The scientist observed how the chemical localized in the cells' nuclei.