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socialize

1 of 1verb
/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
Forms:socializes,socializing,socialized,socialized
1

to interact and spend time with people

  • Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups.
  • Colleagues often socialize during breaks to build camaraderie in the workplace.
  • Friends frequently socialize at cafes or restaurants to catch up and enjoy each other's company.
  • The group is currently socializing at the community center.
  • Last weekend, they promptly socialized at a family gathering.
2

to organize or arrange something based on socialist principles, where resources and control are shared equally

transitive
  • The government plans to socialize the healthcare system to provide free services for everyone.
  • They aim to socialize the industries so that all workers have an equal say in decision-making.
  • The community agreed to socialize the production of food to ensure fair distribution.
  • The government announced plans to socialize education, making it completely free.
  • They hope to socialize the wealth of the nation by taxing the richest citizens.
3

to help someone become comfortable in social settings and adjust to living or working in a group

transitive
  • She needed to socialize her dog before introducing it to other pets.
  • The school tried to socialize children by encouraging group activities.
  • The training program was designed to socialize employees, so they would work well in teams.
  • Socializing the team members early on helped them work together more effectively.
  • The community center organizes events to socialize the newcomers to the neighborhood.
4

to teach or influence someone to behave in a way that is acceptable or appropriate in society

transitive
  • Parents work hard to socialize their children and teach them good manners.
  • Schools play a big role in socializing students to follow social norms.
  • She was socialized to be polite and respectful to elders.
  • The program aims to socialize immigrants and help them adapt to the local culture.
  • Their goal is to socialize the children in ways that will help them fit into society.