locate
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/
/loʊˈkeɪt/
verb
locates;
located;
locating
/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/
/loʊˈkeɪt/
verb
locates;
located;
locating
Britannica Dictionary definition of LOCATE
1
[+ object]
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to find the place or position of (something or someone)
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We tried to locate the border of the property.
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Can you locate your town on the map?
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The missing boy was located by police in the woods.
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The mechanic is still trying to locate the source of the problem.
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Reporters have been unable to locate the mayor for his comments.
2
a
[+ object]
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to put (something or someone) in a particular place
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The company chose to locate its factory near the airport.
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The guard located [=stationed, positioned] himself by the back door.
b
[no object]
US
:
to make an area, city, etc., your home or the place where your business operates
c
◊ Something or someone that is located in a specified place is in or at that place.
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The bathroom is located upstairs.
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The company's factory is located [=situated] near the airport.
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He was working in Chicago for many years, but he is currently located in New York.
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The restaurant is conveniently located just a few minutes from my house.