socialize meaning and definition

SOCIALIZE verb

Definition of socialize (verb)

1. take part in social activities; interact with others
   • "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize"
   • synonyms: socialise
2. train for a social environment
   • "The children must be properly socialized"
   • synonyms: socialise
3. prepare for social life
   • "Children have to be socialized in school"
   • synonyms: socialise
4. make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies
   • "Health care should be socialized!"
   • synonyms: socialise