C2verbUK spelling: decentraliseformalpoliticsbusiness
US/diːˈsen.trə.laɪz/
UK/diːˈsen.trə.laɪz/
to move power or control away from one central place and give it to smaller local groups
In context
The government plans to decentralize education and give schools more freedom.
The company decentralized its decisions, so each branch could set its own prices.
Some people believe we should decentralize the internet.
Words that go with decentralize
verb + noun
- decentralize powerThe reform aims to decentralize power to local councils.
- decentralize controlThe firm decided to decentralize control of its budget.
- decentralize decision-makingManagers want to decentralize decision-making in the company.
- decentralize the systemThey tried to decentralize the system of tax collection.
- decentralize authorityThe new law will decentralize authority to provincial governments.