verb
to spend time with other people in a friendly way
I like to socialize with my coworkers after work.
Common phrases & grammar
socialize with friends · socialize at parties
American English
How to pronounce socialize
verbB2
SOHshuhlaiz
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəˌlaɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to spend time with other people in a friendly way
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verbless common
to teach a child or animal how to behave around other people or animals
The shelter works to socialize the rescued dogs.
Common phrases & grammar
socialize a dog · socialize children
Related words & forms
socializebase formsocializing-ing formsocializedpast participle · pastsocializesthird-person singular
The final e is dropped before -ing: socializing.