单词 | socialize |
释义 | socialize (soʊʃəlaɪz ) Word forms: socializes , socializing , socialized regional note: in BRIT, also use socialise 1. verb B2 If you socialize, you meet other people socially, for example at parties. ...an open meeting, where members socialized and welcomed any new members. [VERB] It distressed her that she no longer socialized with old friends. [VERB + with] socializing uncountable noun The hours were terrible, so socialising was difficult. 2. verb [usually passive] When people, especially children, are socialized, they are made to behave in a way which is acceptable in their culture or society. [technical] You may have been socialized to do as you are told. [be VERB-ed] From the time you are born you have to be socialised into being a good father. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: condition, train, teach, rear 3. verb [usually passive] When something is socialized, it is made to operate on socialist principles. [technical] ...a socialist system in which the ownership of the means of production will be socialized. [be VERB-ed] ...the debate over how a fully socialized economy might work. [VERB-ed] Translations: Chinese: 社交 Japanese: つきあう |
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