located; locating
: to establish oneself or one's business : settle
The company will locate north of the city.
1
: to determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of
locate the lines of the property.
2
: to set or establish in a particular spot : station
located the clock in the exact center of the mantel
3
: to seek out and determine the location of
Try to locate the source of the sound.
4
: to find or fix the place of especially in a sequence : classify
locating the reigns of the pastoral kings
Synonyms
Examples of locate in a Sentence
We tried to locate the border of the property.
Can you locate your town on the map?
The missing boy was located by police in the woods.
The mechanic is still trying to locate the source of the problem.
Reporters have been unable to locate the mayor for his comments.
The company chose to locate its factory near the airport.
The company located near the airport.
His parents located in Ohio.
Recent Examples on the Web
Their private family offices even neighbor each other across a quiet plaza in Paris not far from the Grand Palais, with Arnault’s Financière Agache located at 11 rue François Premier, and Financière Pinault just down the rue at number 12.
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Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, restaurant Tip: Ask about the wellness programming available at the salon, or wellness pavillion located on property.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The bakery, located in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, beat out 172 competitors to win this year’s coveted prize.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Apr. 2024
Texas doesn’t show up on the list again until No. 23 with Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School located in Dallas.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Yavapai Silent Witness was offering the $10,000 reward to locate Feinman.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Travelers who are heights-averse may be uncomfortable with the rooms and suites, all located on the 48th to 56th floors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
There’s even a replica of Michelangelo’s David on board that was previously on Carnival Pride (the real sculpture is located in Florence’s Accademia Gallery).
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The Lucky Duck, a gastropub located in Fort Mill’s Baxter Village, will close for business on April 20.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Amenities: Pool, restaurant Tip: Ask about the wellness programming available at the salon, or wellness pavillion located on property.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The bakery, located in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, beat out 172 competitors to win this year’s coveted prize.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 27 Apr. 2024
Texas doesn’t show up on the list again until No. 23 with Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School located in Dallas.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
Yavapai Silent Witness was offering the $10,000 reward to locate Feinman.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
What to Consider Travelers who are heights-averse may be uncomfortable with the rooms and suites, all located on the 48th to 56th floors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2024
There’s even a replica of Michelangelo’s David on board that was previously on Carnival Pride (the real sculpture is located in Florence’s Accademia Gallery).
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The Lucky Duck, a gastropub located in Fort Mill’s Baxter Village, will close for business on April 20.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Locate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locate. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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located; locating
1
: to set oneself or one's business up in a particular place
2
: to state and fix exactly the place, limits, or position of
locate property lines
locate point B
3
a
: to look for and find the position of
trying to locate the problem with the engine
b
: to find or fix the place of in a series
locate an event in history
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