Locating Meaning in English
word · lemma: locate
/ˈɫoʊˌkeɪtɪŋ/
LOH-kay-ting
/ləʊkˈeɪtɪŋ/
luh-KAY-ting
Definition
Finding the exact place or position of someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and informally, usually with people, objects, or signals. Common in technical, navigation, and emergency contexts. Often paired with 'device', 'app', or 'address'. Not the same as 'finding'—focuses more on the position than the act of discovering.
Spanish: encontrar - localizarPortuguese (BR): encontrar - localizarPortuguese (PT): encontrar - localizarChinese (Simplified): 找到 - 定位Chinese (Traditional): 找到 - 定位Hindi: खोजना - स्थान निर्धारित करनाArabic: تحديد موقع - العثور علىBengali: সনাক্ত করা - অবস্থান নির্ধারণ করাRussian: определять местоположение - находить (расположение)Japanese: 位置を特定する - 居場所を見つけるVietnamese: định vị - xác định vị tríKorean: 위치를 찾다 - 위치를 확인하다Turkish: konum belirlemek - yerini saptamakUrdu: مقام معلوم کرنا - جگہ کا پتہ لگاناIndonesian: menemukan lokasi - menentukan posisi
Example Sentences
The GPS is locating your current position.
basic
She had trouble locating her keys this morning.
basic
We are locating the nearest hospital on the map.
basic
He works in emergency services and is skilled at locating people quickly.
natural
The app does a great job of locating lost phones, even if they're silent.
natural
After locating the leak, the plumber fixed it within minutes.
natural