localize

[ loh-kuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, lo·cal·ized, lo·cal·iz·ing.

1. to make local; fix in, or assign or restrict to, a particular place, locality, etc.

verb (used without object)

, lo·cal·ized, lo·cal·iz·ing.

1. to gather, collect, or concentrate in one locality.

localize

/ ˈləʊkəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become local in attitude, behaviour, etc
2. tr to restrict or confine (something) to a particular area or part
3. tr to assign or ascribe to a particular region

Derived Forms

• ˈlocalˌizable, adjective
• ˌlocaliˈzation, noun
• ˈlocalˌizer, noun

Other Words From

• local·iza·ble adjective
• local·i·zation noun
• local·izer noun
• non·local·iza·ble adjective
• non·local·ized adjective
• un·local·iza·ble adjective
• un·local·ize verb (used with object) unlocalized unlocalizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of localize¹

First recorded in 1785–95; local + -ize

Example Sentences

They can last just one day or many, and their scope can stretch across hundreds of miles or be more localized.

From Los Angeles Times

He noted, however, that many of the Republicans running in California have gone out of their way to localize the election and present themselves as more moderate than the national party.

From Salon

On Tuesday morning, the IDF announced that reservists from its 146th Division had begun “limited, localized, targeted operational activities” in south-western Lebanon.

From BBC

“These localized ground raids will target Hezbollah strongholds that threaten Israeli towns, kibbutzim and communities along our border.”

From Los Angeles Times

Brown's localizing strategy has traditionally worked in his favor, appealing to "middle-of-the-road constituency that tends to appeal to Ohioans," Neiheisel said.

From Salon