decentralize

CEFRB2

/diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To spread control from one central place to several places.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To become decentralized.

Examples

  • They want to decentralize the power of the federal agency.

  • Algeria needs to decentralize planning.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • [diːˈsentɹəlɑe̯z]
  • /diːˈsentɹəlaɪz/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To reduce the authority of (a governing body) by distributing that authority among several bodies.

  2. To cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.

  3. To bring (a suspect) to the ground by use of directed force; to tackle.

More examples

In context

  • Should Algeria decentralize its power?

  • decentralize authority

  • decentralize decision-making

Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From de- + centralize.