centralize

Definition of Centralize in English :

make central

Example Sentences:
'The Russian government centralized the distribution of food'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Centralize

verb

1.

to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre

2.

to bring or come under central control, esp governmental control

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcentralˌized or ˈcentralˌizing

1.

to make central; bring to or focus on a center; gather together

2.

to organize under one control; concentrate the power or authority of in a central organization

verb intransitive

3.

to become centralized

v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate.

2. To bring under a single, central authority: The Constitution centralizes political power in the federal government.

v.intr.

To come together at a center; concentrate.