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socialize

[/ˈsoʊʃəlaɪz/]
verb
socializar
1. to interact with others in a friendly and informal way
She loves to socialize at parties and meet new people.
Ela adora socializar em festas e conhecer pessoas novas.
2. to teach someone to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
Parents socialize their children from an early age.
Os pais socializam seus filhos desde pequenos.
3. to make something social or involve people in a group activity
The company decided to socialize the project with all departments.
A empresa decidiu socializar o projeto com todos os departamentos.
NYC Slang
hang out, chill, kick it
Synonyms
mingleinteractfraternizecommune
Antonyms
isolatesegregatewithdraw

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
socializar
most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
socializar
standard usage, sometimes 'conviver' for informal contexts
São Paulo
socializar
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
socializar
standard usage, may also use 'conviver' or 'relacionar-se'

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the ice
rub shoulders with someone
mix and mingle
be a social butterfly
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