Meaning & use
Socialise
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To spend time interacting with others in a friendly, informal way.
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He finds it hard to socialise after a long week at work.
The new policy aimed to socialise healthcare across the country.
A note on using this word
British spelling of 'socialize'; the '-ise' ending is standard in UK English alongside the '-ize' form.
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2. verb
To organize according to socialist principles, especially by bringing under state or collective ownership.
The new policy aimed to socialise healthcare across the country.
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