socialize (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/
Definition
Interact with other people in a friendly, informal way.
Examples
It can be difficult to socialize when you are new in a city and don't know anyone.
The company organized a picnic to help the new employees socialize with their colleagues.
He prefers to stay home and read rather than socialize at crowded parties.
How to Use socialize
- socialize with (prepositional phrase)
- To spend time with other people. — "He finds it hard to socialize with people he doesn't know well."
- be socialized into (prepositional phrase)
- To be taught to behave in a specific way by society. — "Children are socialized into the values of their community from a very young age."
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