centralize

verb cen·tral·ize \ ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Examples: centralize in a Sentence

Definition of centralize

centralized; centralizing

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

centralized several functions in a single agency

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centralization

play \ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

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centralizer

play \ˈsen-trə-ˌlī-zər\ noun

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Examples of centralize in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of centralize from the Web

Reporting and editing staffs at papers such as the Mercury have been decimated, newspaper buildings sold off for millions of dollars, and editing and writing functions centralized in distant hubs.

— bob fernandez, chicagotribune.com, "Digital First newspapers face harsh cuts, potential ‘lights-out scenario’," 17 May 2018
Photo: Associated Press Mahathir Mohamad becomes prime minister and begins centralizing power.

— tom wright, WSJ, "Fall of Malaysia’s Ruling Party, After Six Decades in Power, Shakes Vital U.S. Ally," 10 May 2018
Orban, a populist criticized for centralizing power and weakening democratic checks and balances, is seeking a third consecutive term.

— Washington Post, "Hungary: Orban backers staging pre-election ‘Peace March’," 13 Mar. 2018
Further centralizing power under Xi is broadly positive from an investor standpoint, said Arthur Kroeber, founding partner at Gavekal Dragonomics in Beijing.

— Bloomberg.com, "What an Extension of Xi's Reign in China Means for Investors," 26 Feb. 2018
At first, Maher said the company was not proceeding with plans to centralize human resources for the entire company.

— liz kowalczyk, BostonGlobe.com, "Former Steward Health Care executive files harassment suit against company," 17 May 2018
The decision to pull out of Greenville is part of a broader strategy to centralize functions in hubs and deliver improved experiences for employees and customers, Wells Fargo said.

— deon roberts and rick rothacker, charlotteobserver, "Large-scale Wells Fargo job cuts hit home in this North Carolina county | Charlotte Observer," 1 May 2018
The vote -- never in doubt -- gives Xi more time to enact plans to centralize party control, increase global clout and curb financial and environmental risks.

— Bloomberg.com, "China Ties Future to Xi as Lawmakers Repeal Term Limits," 11 Mar. 2018
But moves to centralize power in Xi’s hands and give the party more control over business have fueled doubts about Beijing’s commitment.

— Washington Post, "Companies look to China’s legislature for quicker reforms," 1 Mar. 2018

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