American English
/ˈloʊˌkeɪts/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: locate
to find the exact place where someone or something is
Practice out loudto 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.