B2verbUK spelling: familiariseworkeducation
US/fəˈmɪl.jə.raɪz/
UK/fəˈmɪl.jə.raɪz/
to learn about something, or help someone learn about it, until it feels known
In context
New employees should familiarize themselves with the safety rules in the first week.
Please familiarize yourself with the attached schedule before Monday’s meeting.
The workshop aims to familiarize managers with the new accounting software.
Words that go with familiarize
verb + preposition
- familiarize yourself with the policyPlease familiarize yourself with the policy.
- familiarize staff with the systemWe must familiarize staff with the system.
- familiarize clients with the productThe demo will familiarize clients with the product.
- familiarize students with the formatPractice tests familiarize students with the format.
adverb + verb
- quickly familiarizeYou will quickly familiarize yourself with the layout.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please familiarize with the rules.Correct: Please familiarize yourself with the rules.
Incorrect:
familiarize to the systemCorrect: familiarize with the system