socialize

word

Definition

To spend time with people in order to enjoy their company, talk, and build relationships. It also can mean helping someone become comfortable in social situations.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal, often used for meeting friends, work events, or new people. Collocates with 'like to', 'need to', and 'opportunity to'. Can refer to humans or animals learning social behaviors. Not the same as 'network' (professional context).

Spanish: socializar - relacionarsePortuguese (BR): socializar - conviverPortuguese (PT): socializar - conviverChinese (Simplified): 社交Chinese (Traditional): 社交Hindi: मिलना-जुलनाArabic: يخالط الناس - يتواصل اجتماعياًBengali: মেলামেশা করা - socialize (আন্তঃসম্পর্ক গড়ে তোলা)Russian: общаться - социализироватьсяJapanese: 社交するVietnamese: giao lưu - hòa nhậpKorean: 사교하다 - 어울리다Turkish: sosyalleşmekUrdu: میل جول کرناIndonesian: giao lưu - hòa nhập

Example Sentences

I like to socialize with my friends on weekends.

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Children learn how to socialize at school.

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It's important to socialize when you start a new job.

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I don't really socialize much at big parties.

natural

Sometimes it's hard to socialize when you move to a new city.

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After work, some people like to socialize at a nearby café.

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