American English
/ˈloʊ.keɪt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to find the exact place where someone or something is
For “locate,” stress the first syllable: /ˈloʊ.keɪt̚/.
to find the exact place where someone or something is
The police located the missing child.
Can you locate the town on this map?
locate a missing person · locate the source · locate a problem · locate a store
locate + noun
locate + noun + on + map
to be in a particular place, especially in a formal description
Our office is located in downtown Chicago.
The hotel is located near the airport.
This meaning is usually used in the form be located.
be centrally located · be located in a quiet area · be located near the airport
be located in + place
be located near + place
to choose a place for a business, building, or activity and put it there
They plan to locate the factory near the highway.
The company located its new office in Austin.
locate a factory · locate a business · locate a facility
locate + noun + in + place
locate + noun + near + place
to be in a particular place
The museum is located in the old train station.
Drop the final e before -ing: locating, not locateing.