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to locate
01
to discover the exact position or place of something or someone
Transitive: to locate sb/sth
Examples
Using GPS coordinates, they were able to locate the missing hiker in the dense forest.
She is currently locating the nearest gas station on her phone's map.
02
to mark or define the position or boundaries of something
Transitive: to locate position or boundary of something
Examples
The surveyor helped to locate the exact boundary of the land.
The team worked to locate the edge of the forest for the new road.
03
to set up a home or business in a specific place
Intransitive: to locate somewhere
Examples
After moving to the countryside, they located in a small village.
She wants to locate in a quieter neighborhood for a peaceful life.
04
to assign or establish a specific place or position for something
Transitive: to locate a building or facility somewhere
Examples
The company decided to locate its new headquarters in the downtown area.
They will locate the new school building near the community park.
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