B2verbUK spelling: socialiserelationshipssociety
US/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl.aɪz/
UK/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.aɪz/
to spend time with other people in a friendly way, for example at parties or events
In context
After work, we often socialize with our colleagues at a café.
He is shy and does not socialize much at big parties.
Children need time to socialize with others of their own age.
Words that go with socialize
verb + preposition
- socialize withStudents socialize with each other between classes.
- love to socializeMy grandmother loves to socialize with her neighbors.
verb + adverb
- socialize after workMany teams like to socialize after work on Fridays.
- socialize freelyAt the festival people socialize freely with strangers.
adverb + verb
- rarely socializeShe rarely socializes outside the office.
- easily socializeOutgoing people can easily socialize in new groups.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
socialize to peopleCorrect: socialize with people