socialize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To interact with others, especially personally, informally and off the clock rather than formally and officially.

   hoping to socialize a bit at the company holiday party

2. 2
   verb

   To instruct (somebody), usually subconsciously and mostly by example, in the etiquette of a society.

   depending on how children are socialized regarding racial and ethnic biases

3. 3
   verb

   To take something into collective or governmental ownership.

   Near-synonym: nationalize

4. 4
   verb

   make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies

5. 5
   verb

   prepare for social life

6. 6
   verb

   train for a social environment

7. 7
   verb

   take part in social activities

Etymology

From social + -ize.