socialize

/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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