Meaning & Definition of word "Locate"

Locate

/loʊˈkeɪt/

noun:

  • 1. a specific place or position.
    • Example: They visited the locate where the festival would be held next year.

verb:

  • 1. to find or discover the exact position of something.
    • Example: The technician was able to locate the source of the problem in the system.
  • 2. to place or set in a particular position.
    • Example: They decided to locate the new office near the city center for better accessibility.
  • 3. to establish or determine the location of something.
    • Example: The map helped us locate the nearest gas station.

Etymology

Late 19th century from Latin 'locare', from 'locus' meaning 'place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

locate someone:

To track down or find a person

locate a file:

To find a specific file on a computer or in a system

Related Words

location:

A particular place or position.

locator:

A person or thing that locates.

relocate:

To move to a new place.

Slang Meanings of locate

Meaning: To track down

Example Sentence: I need to locate my friend at the festival.

Meaning: Find someone or something quickly

Example Sentence: Can you help me locate my keys?