situate

[ verb sich-oo-eyt; adjective sich-oo-it, -eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, sit·u·at·ed, sit·u·at·ing.

1. to put in or on a particular site or place; locate.

   Synonyms: install, set, station, establish

adjective

1. Archaic. located; placed; situated.

situate

/ ˈsɪtjʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. tr; often passive to allot a site to; place; locate

adjective

1. (now used esp in legal contexts) situated; located

Other Words From

• inter·situ·ate verb (used with object) intersituated intersituating
• re·situ·ate verb (used with object) resituated resituating

Word History and Origins

Origin of situate¹

1515–25; < Late Latin situātus situated, equivalent to Latin situ-, stem of situs site + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of situate¹

C16: from Late Latin situāre to position, from Latin situs a site

Example Sentences

With less tritium required, the overall size of the fusion power plant can be reduced, making it easier to license, situate and construct.

From Science Daily

"In Australia, more than one in 10 houses in Australia are situated in flood zones. Flooding from intense rainfall and overflowing rivers is the most common and costliest natural disaster," said Associate Professor Shi.

From Science Daily

But in 2019, Turkey took control of the Ras Al-Ain area, where Alouk is situated, saying it needed to establish a “safe zone” to protect the country from what it described as terrorist attacks.

From BBC

It includes photos with Tyson and Paul, a number of ringside tickets and a suite situated "flush against the ring".

From BBC

But small-time producers already situated within a country’s borders can saturate the market.

From Salon

Related Words

• establish
• settle