locate (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkeɪt/
Definition
To find the exact position or place of something.
Examples
The GPS system can help you locate the nearest gas station.
Scientists are trying to locate the source of the pollution.
We finally located the hidden treasure after weeks of searching.
How to Use locate
- locate something (collocation)
- To find the place or position of something. — "Can you locate the nearest post office?"
- locate something in/on/at (prepositional phrase)
- To place or establish something in a particular location. — "The company decided to locate its new office in the downtown area."
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