( BrE also so·cial·ise ) / ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz; NAmE ˈsoʊ-/ verb
1.
[ v ] socialize (with sb) to meet and spend time with people in a friendly way, in order to enjoy yourself
SYN mix :
I enjoy socializing with the other students.
Maybe you should socialize more.
2.
[ vn ] [ often passive ] ( formal ) to teach people to behave in ways that are acceptable to their society :
The family has the important function of socializing children.
[also vn to inf ]
3.
[ vn ] [ usually passive ] to organize sth according to the principles of socialism