localise
Translation
to localize, to pinpoint, to restrict, to adapt
Examples
We must localise the source of the problem.
We must localize the source of the problem.
The company will localise its products for the Asian market.
The company will localize its products for the Asian market.
The infection was localised to one area.
The infection was localized to one area.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find the exact position of (sth.). We must localize the source of the problem.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to adapt (a product) for a specific region. They will localize the game for the Asian market.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to restrict (sth.) to a particular area. The fire was localized to the kitchen.
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Etymology
From 'local' + '-ize' (a verb-forming suffix). It means 'to make local'.
Memory Tips
To 'localize' something is to bring it to a specific 'local' area, either by finding it or adapting it.