socializing US
ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ
See also: socialising (UK)
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Definition of socializing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
interactionUSinteracting with others in a friendly mannerUS
  • Socializing helps build friendships.
interacting mingling networking
2.
educationTECH.USpreparing individuals for societal normsTECH.US
  • Socializing children is important for their development.
acculturation enculturation socialization

Adjective

1.
eventsUSrelated to social activities or gatheringsUS
  • The socializing committee organized a fun fair.
sociable social
2.
friendlyUSenjoying meeting and talking to peopleUS
  • She is a socializing person who loves parties.
gregarious outgoing
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Origin of socializing

Latin, socialis (companionable)

Terms with socializing included in their meaning

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housing
part of a home used for everyday activities like relaxing and socializing
home
room in a home for relaxing and socializing
socializing
form friendships with others
socializing
spend time with others
socializing
spend time in a certain location or environment
education
room in a school or college for relaxation and socializing
socializing
spend time relaxing with others after work
socializing
spending time with friends or people

Examples of socializing in a sentence

  • He spent the evening socializing with colleagues.
  • Socializing plays a key role in early childhood education.
  • The school focuses on socializing students for future challenges.
  • The socializing event was a huge success.
  • Socializing activities included games and music.
  • His socializing nature makes him popular at networking events.

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  1. French:relations sociales, social, ...
  2. German:Geselligkeit, gesellig, ...
  3. Italian:interazione sociale, sociale, ...
  4. Spanish:socialización, social, ...
  5. Portuguese:socialização, sociável, ...
  6. Chinese:社交, 社交的, ...
  7. Japanese:社交, 社交的な, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتِلَاط اِجْتِمَاعِي, اِجْتِماعِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְרַעוּעוּת, חֶבְרָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:общение, социальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спілкування, соціальний, ...
  12. Hindi:मेलजोल, सामाजिक, ...
socialize US
ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz
See also: socialise (UK)

Definition of socialize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
interactionintr.USinteract with others in a social settingintr.US
  • She loves to socialize at parties.
fraternize mingle network
2.
adapt behaviortr.USmake someone behave in a way that is acceptable to societytr.US
  • Parents socialize their children to respect others..
acculturate adapt civilize
3.
government ownershiptr.TECH.UStake into collective or governmental ownershiptr.TECH.US
  • The government decided to socialize the healthcare system.
collectivize communalize nationalize
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not in a relationship and open to socializing
She's single and ready to socialize at the party.

Origin of socialize

Latin, socialis (of companionship)

Examples of socialize in a sentence

  • They often socialize at community events.
  • Schools socialize students to follow rules.
  • Communities socialize individuals to participate in local events.
  • They plan to socialize the railway industry next year.
  • Efforts to socialize the banks were met with resistance.

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  1. French:socialiser, nationaliser, ...
  2. German:sozialisieren, vergesellschaften, ...
  3. Italian:socializzare, nazionalizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:socializar, nacionalizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:socializar, estatizar, ...
  6. Chinese:社交, 使适应社会, ...
  7. Japanese:交流する, 社会に適応させる, ...
  8. Arabic:خَالَطَ, نَشَّأ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְרוֹעֵעַ, לְחַבְרֵת, ...
  10. Russian:общаться, социализировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спілкуватися, соціалізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:मिलना-जुलना, समाज के अनुरूप बनाना, ...
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