Definition of: socialize

(sō′shəl·īz) v. ·ized, ·iz·ing v.t.
1. To convert from an anti–social to a social attitude; make friendly, cooperative, or sociable.
2. To arouse to an interest in humanity.
3. To convert or adapt to social uses or needs.
4. To put under group control; especially, to regulate according to socialistic principles.
—v.i.
5. To take part in social activities. Also Brit. so′cial·ise.
—so′cial·i·za′tion noun