socializing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of meeting for social purposes
   socialising; socialisation; socialization.
   
   • there was too much socialization with the enlisted men
2. verb take part in social activities; interact with others
   socialize; socialise.
   
   • He never socializes with his colleagues
   • The old man hates to socialize
3. verb train for a social environment
   socialize; socialise.
   
   • The children must be properly socialized
4. verb prepare for social life
   socialize; socialise.
   
   • Children have to be socialized in school
5. verb make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies
   socialize; socialise.
   
   • Health care should be socialized!

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