centralize

cen·tral·ize

verb \ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz\

cen·tral·izedcen·tral·iz·ing

Definition of CENTRALIZE

intransitive verb

: to form a center : cluster around a center

transitive verb

1

: to bring to a center : consolidate <centralize all the data in one file>

2

: to concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization

— cen·tral·i·za·tion \ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— cen·tral·iz·er \ˈsen-trə-ˌlī-zər\ noun

Examples of CENTRALIZE

1. All shipping operations have been centralized at the Miami office.
2. The controversial reforms could be used to further centralize power in the hands of one party.

First Known Use of CENTRALIZE

1800

Related to CENTRALIZE

Synonyms: center, compact, concenter, concentrate, consolidate, polarize, unify, unite

Antonyms: decentralize, deconcentrate, spread (out)

Related Words: coordinate, harmonize, integrate, orchestrate; blend, coalesce, combine, fuse, incorporate, merge, reduce; conjoin, join, link; assemble, collect, colligate, gather; reunify, reunite

Near Antonyms: segregate, separate

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