socialize
gb/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪz/ us/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪz/
B1
Angličtina
~ 9100
Významy
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Sloveso
B1
action
1
spend time with others socially
To be with other people and talk to them in a friendly way for fun.
Vzorec užití:
to socialize with [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *socialize* to mean 'use social media', as in *"I socialize on Instagram"*. In modern English, *socialize* usually means meeting people in person, not using apps. Learners also often say *"socialize to people"* instead of *"socialize with people"*; the correct preposition here is *with*.
Synonyma
mingle (Often used for moving around and talking to many people, especially at a party or event.)
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hang out (More informal; often used for relaxed time with friends rather than meeting new people.)
Antonyma
keep to oneself (Describes someone who avoids interacting with others and prefers to be alone.)
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isolate oneself (Focuses on staying away from others, sometimes on purpose or because of circumstances.)
Kolokace
socialize with friends
|socialize at parties
|like to socialize
|opportunity to socialize
|time to socialize
Témata
daily life
|relationships
|leisure
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- After work, we usually socialize at the café across the street.
- New employees are encouraged to socialize with people from other departments.
- She's shy at first but loves to socialize once she feels comfortable.
- The conference gives teachers a chance to learn and socialize.
- He doesn't drink, but he still goes to the bar to socialize with his coworkers.
Učební příklady
- I like to socialize with my classmates after school.
- At the party, I tried to socialize with new people.
- He goes to the club to dance and socialize.
- On Friday nights, we meet and socialize at my house.
- She does not socialize much because she is very shy.
Sloveso
B2
action
2
train for normal social behavior
To teach a person or animal how to act and feel okay around other people or animals.
Vzorec užití:
to socialize [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the idea of *just having fun with friends*. Here, *socialize* is about *teaching* or *guiding* someone (often children or animals), not about the teacher’s own enjoyment. Grammatically, learners may say *"socialize to children"* instead of *"socialize children"; in this sense, *socialize* is a transitive verb and takes a direct object (the person or animal being socialized).
Synonyma
train (Very general; does not specifically imply social situations unless context is added.)
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accustom (Focuses on making someone used to something; may be used for social situations but is more formal and broader.)
Antonyma
neglect (Describes failing to give necessary care or guidance, including social training.)
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shelter (In this context, suggests protecting someone or an animal from normal social contact, which can prevent proper socialization.)
Kolokace
socialize children
|socialize a puppy
|properly socialized
|well socialized
|poorly socialized
Témata
family
|education
|psychology
|relationships
Příklady
- It's important to socialize puppies early so they don't become fearful of strangers.
- Parents play a key role in socializing their children into the values of their culture.
- The rescue center works hard to socialize the dogs before putting them up for adoption.
- Preschools help socialize young children to group routines and rules.
- He was poorly socialized as a child and now finds group situations very stressful.
Učební příklady
- You need to socialize a puppy so it is not afraid of people.
- School helps to socialize children so they can work in groups.
- The shelter tries to socialize the cats before they go to new homes.
- His parents did not socialize him well, so he feels nervous with other people.
- Good teachers help to socialize students for life in society.
Sloveso
technical
C1
action
3
bring an activity under state control
To move a business, service, or cost from private control to control or sharing by the government or by everyone.
Vzorec užití:
to socialize [industry/service/costs/risks]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning of *socialize* is about people spending time together. In politics and economics, however, *socialize* is abstract: it is about who owns or pays for something, not about social life. Another common confusion is between *socialize* and *socialized* as an adjective, as in *"socialized medicine"*; the verb refers to the action or policy, while the adjective describes the resulting system.
Synonyma
nationalize (Focuses more specifically on transfer to state ownership; often used for companies or industries.)
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collectivize (Emphasizes control or ownership by a group or community rather than private individuals; often used in historical or ideological contexts.)
Antonyma
privatize (Means to transfer state-owned assets or services into private ownership or control, the opposite of socializing them.)
Kolokace
socialize healthcare
|socialize the costs
|plans to socialize industry
|socialize the risks
Témata
politics
|economics
|law
|business
Příklady
- Some politicians argue that the country should socialize healthcare to guarantee access for all citizens.
- The proposal would socialize the costs of higher education through increased taxes.
- Critics claim that the plan effectively socializes the risks while allowing companies to keep the profits.
- After the revolution, the new government moved quickly to socialize major industries.
- They accused the policy of trying to socialize what had always been a private sector.
Učební příklady
- The new law will socialize some parts of the health system.
- The party wants to socialize big industries like energy and transport.
- If we socialize the costs, all taxpayers will help pay for the service.
- Some people support socializing healthcare, but others strongly disagree.
- The plan would socialize the risks of climate damage across the whole population.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
socialize
IPA
GB/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪz/
US/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪz/
Slabiky a přízvuk
so - cial - ize (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (so)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: socialize
- 3rd Person Singular: socializes
- Present Participle: socializing
- Past: socialized
Příbuzná slova
Forms
socializes
verb
socializing
verb
socialized
verb
Core family
Related words
sociable
adjective B1
sociability
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unsociable
adjective
antisocial
adjective
Advanced or less common
sociology
noun B2
sociological
adjective C1
Výrazy
socialize a puppy
1/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪz ə pˈʌpi/
fixed phrase
train a puppy for social behavior
To teach a young dog to feel safe and act well with people, other dogs, and new places.
Příklady
- You should socialize a puppy early by letting it meet many people and friendly dogs.
- The trainer explained how to socialize a puppy so it grows up confident rather than fearful.
socialize with friends
1/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪz wˈɪθ fɹˈɛndz/
fixed phrase
spend free time with friends socially
To be with your friends and talk, relax, or have fun together.
Příklady
- On weekends, I usually stay home and socialize with friends online or in person.
- University is not only for study; it is also a place to socialize with friends.
- She goes to the gym mainly to socialize with friends, not just to exercise.
socialized medicine
1/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪzd mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
technical
healthcare run by the government
A health system where the government owns and runs hospitals and pays doctors, instead of private companies doing it.
Příklady
- The debate over socialized medicine has divided voters for decades.
- Some countries with socialized medicine provide basic care to all citizens at low or no cost.