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
The spacious property located in the 14900 block of Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos was sold on March 13, 2024, for $4,285,000, or $1,212 per square foot.
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The 125-year-old landmark, located in New York Harbor, first became a processing center for immigrants in 1892.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
According to court documents, the two additional stores set to close around the area are located in Elk Grove and Sacramento.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Lubbock is located in the northwest part of the state, about 124 miles south of Amarillo and 345 miles west of Dallas.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The hotel is conveniently located less than a block from the train station, making nearly everything in town within walking distance.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Most are located along 8 Mile Road, the city's northern border, but there are a few dispensaries in the Corktown neighborhood, which is near downtown.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
The third suspect was located Monday in El Mirage, was also booked in the juvenile court center and is facing hindering prosecution charges, the news release added.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
The one the Dali narrowly missed is located on the right side of the ship, and is dwarfed in size by the vessel which appears to be more than 15 times as long.
—Caitlin Thompson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The 125-year-old landmark, located in New York Harbor, first became a processing center for immigrants in 1892.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
According to court documents, the two additional stores set to close around the area are located in Elk Grove and Sacramento.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Lubbock is located in the northwest part of the state, about 124 miles south of Amarillo and 345 miles west of Dallas.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The hotel is conveniently located less than a block from the train station, making nearly everything in town within walking distance.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Most are located along 8 Mile Road, the city's northern border, but there are a few dispensaries in the Corktown neighborhood, which is near downtown.
—Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
The third suspect was located Monday in El Mirage, was also booked in the juvenile court center and is facing hindering prosecution charges, the news release added.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
The one the Dali narrowly missed is located on the right side of the ship, and is dwarfed in size by the vessel which appears to be more than 15 times as long.
—Caitlin Thompson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Locate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locate. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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