centralize

especially British, cen·tral·ise

[sen-truh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

centralized, centralizing 

1. to draw to or gather about a center.

2. to bring under one control, especially in government.

   to centralize budgeting in one agency.

verb (used without object)

centralized, centralizing 

1. to come together at or to form a center.

centralize

/ ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre

2. to bring or come under central control, esp governmental control

Other Word Forms

• centralizer noun
• overcentralize verb
• recentralize verb
• centralization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of centralize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; central ¹ + -ize

Example Sentences

This new ability to build upward meant that centralized office functions—such as legal, finance and marketing—no longer had to be squeezed into small spaces or dispersed at field offices.

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One piece of the process requires getting centralized securities information processors, or SIPs, to extend their own hours and processing capabilities, and to obtain regulatory approval.

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The firm sought to improve its practices by shedding dozens of audit clients, setting up centralized support teams and relying more on tech tools.

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Morena likes centralized government, but a lasting peace will require decentralization and more resources for local and state police.

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At the start of September, JFrog released its AI Catalog, which it describes as a “centralized hub for all AI models and initiatives.”

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Related Words

• consolidate 
• integrate 
• rationalize 
• streamline 
• unify