[ lə(ʊ)'keɪt ]
■ verb
1》 discover the exact place or position of.
2》 ( be ~d ) be situated in a particular place.
↘ N. Amer. establish oneself or one's business in a specified place.
Derivatives
locatable adjective
locator noun
Origin
C16 (orig. as a legal term meaning 'let out on hire'): from L. locat- , locare 'to place'.