(~s, locating, ~d)
1.
If you ~ something or someone, you find out where they are. (FORMAL)
The scientists want to ~ the position of the gene on a chromosome...
We’ve simply been unable to ~ him.
= find
VERB: V n, V n
2.
If you ~ something in a particular place, you put it there or build it there. (FORMAL)
Atlanta was voted the best city in which to ~ a business by more than 400 chief executives...
Tudor Court represents your opportunity to ~ at the heart of the new Birmingham.
VERB: V n prep/adv, V prep/adv
3.
If you ~ in a particular place, you move there or open a business there. (mainly AM BUSINESS)
...tax breaks for businesses that ~ in run-down neighborhoods.
VERB: V