1. (

• socialize ,
• socialise ,

) take part in social activities; interact with others; "He never socializes with his colleagues"; "The old man hates to socialize" ;

2. (

• socialize ,
• socialise

) train for a social environment; "The children must be properly socialized" ;

3. (

• socialize ,
• socialise ,

) prepare for social life; "Children have to be socialized in school" ;

4. (

• socialize ,
• socialise

) make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; "Health care should be socialized!" ;