B1verbtravelurban
US/ˈloʊ.keɪt/
UK/ləʊˈkeɪt/
to find the exact position of something; be located = be in a particular place
In context
The hotel is located right in the center of the old town.
Police used his phone to locate the missing boy.
Can you help me locate the nearest pharmacy on the map?
Words that go with locate
adjective + preposition
- located inOur office is located in District 1.
- located nearThe school is located near a busy road.
adverb + adjective
- conveniently locatedThe flat is conveniently located near a metro station.
- centrally locatedWe want a centrally located hotel.
verb + noun
- locate the sourceEngineers could not locate the source of the noise.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My house locates near the river.Correct: My house is located near the river.