localize
[ loh-kuh-lahyz ]
/ ˈloʊ kəˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), lo·cal·ized, lo·cal·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), lo·cal·ized, lo·cal·iz·ing.
to gather, collect, or concentrate in one locality.
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Also especially British, lo·cal·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for localize
localize
localise
/ (ˈləʊkəˌlaɪz) /
verb
to make or become local in attitude, behaviour, etc
(tr) to restrict or confine (something) to a particular area or part
(tr) to assign or ascribe to a particular region
Derived forms of localize
localizable or localisable, adjectivelocalization or localisation, nounlocalizer or localiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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