socialize
/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
verb
- To spend time with other people in a friendly way.
- It's important for children to socialize with others their age.
- We don't get many chances to socialize during the busy season.
- After work, she likes to socialize with her colleagues over coffee.
- To make someone ready to live in a group or society by teaching them rules and behaviors.
- Puppies need to be socialized early so they are comfortable around people.
- The program aims to socialize new immigrants into the local culture.
- Schools help socialize young people into responsible citizens.
- To organize something according to the principles of socialism, where the community owns and controls it.
- Debates continue about whether to socialize public transportation.
- Some industries were socialized after the revolution.
- The government proposed to socialize the healthcare system.