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| Date: | 1500-1600 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of locare 'to place', from locus; LOCUS |
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lo‧cate S3 W3
1 [transitive] to find the exact position of something : We couldn't locate the source of the radio signal.
We couldn't locate the source of the radio signal.2 to be in a particular position or place [= be situated]: The business is located right in the center of town.
be located in/near etc something
The business is located right in the center of town.3 [transitive] to put or build something in a particular place : Large retail chains are usually only prepared to locate stores in areas of high population density.
Large retail chains are usually only prepared to locate stores in areas of high population density.4 [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] American English to come to a place and start a business, company etc there
