centralize

[ sen-truh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing.

1. to draw to or gather about a center.
2. to bring under one control, especially in government:

   to centralize budgeting in one agency.

verb (used without object)

, cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing.

1. to come together at or to form a center.

centralize

/ ˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre
2. to bring or come under central control, esp governmental control

Derived Forms

• ˈcentralˌizer, noun
• ˌcentraliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• cen·tral·iz·er noun
• o·ver·cen·tral·ize verb overcentralized overcentralizing
• re·cen·tral·ize verb recentralized recentralizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of centralize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; central ¹ + -ize

Example Sentences

Unified spokesperson previously said the planned changes were part of a years-long effort to centralize the application process for specialized academic programs on its Choices site, ensuring greater equity, visibility and access.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump could also cite the presidential immunity ruling to further push what's known as unitary executive theory — a legal doctrine first cited by the Reagan administration that Vanderbilt University political science professor John Dearborn described as "an expansive interpretation of presidential power that aims to centralize greater control over the government in the White House."

From Salon

The 5-year project, Accelerating Medicines Partnership in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, announced this week, is intended to centralize current and future ALS data sets and to identify therapeutic targets and biomarkers enabling early diagnosis.

From Science Magazine

It's time to consolidate, harmonize and centralize our scientific understanding and approach.

From Salon

Trump and those associated with him say they want to centralize the government’s powers within the Oval Office, such that he might subject people or companies that cross him to investigations, lawsuits and other penalties.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• consolidate
• integrate
• rationalize
• streamline
• unify