Localize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Concentrate on a particular place or spot; "The infection has localized in the left eye".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The tumor has localized in one area of the breast, allowing for more targeted treatment.
• The doctor suspects that the infection will localize in the injured finger, making it easier to treat.
• Heat from the fire localized in the attic, causing extensive damage to the roof.
• The pain has localized in her lower back, a common symptom of the condition.
• The company is working to localize the issues with their new product to a specific batch.

Synonyms

• Localise
• Focalize
• Focalise

Meaning ²

Locate; "The film is set in Africa".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

• Localise
• Place
• Set

Hypernyms

• Represent
• Stage

Related Words

• Localization (noun)
• Locale (noun)

Meaning ³

Identify the location or place of; "We localized the source of the infection".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Localise
• Place

Hypernyms

• Situate

Related Words

• Localization (noun)
• Locale (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Restrict something to a particular area.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Localise

Hypernyms

• Control