socialize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way.

   We stayed late at the party to socialize with our new colleagues.

2. 2
   verb

   To teach someone, often a child, how to behave properly in society.

   Children are socialized to share and take turns from a young age.

3. 3
   verb

   To put an industry or service under government or public ownership.

   The party proposed to socialize the country's railways.

From social + -ize.

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