Socialise Definition & Meaning

socialise
verb
  1. take part in social activities; interact with others; "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize"
  2. train for a social environment; "The children must be properly socialized"
  3. prepare for social life; "Children have to be socialized in school"
  4. make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; "Health care should be socialized!"

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