Decentralize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Decentralize is a verb meaning (transitive) To cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.
Meaning
(transitive) To cause to change from being concentrated at one point or site to being distributed across several.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To reduce the authority of (a governing body) by distributing that authority among several bodies.
- (intransitive) To become decentralized.
- (US, law enforcement) To bring (a suspect) to the ground by use of directed force; to tackle.
Example Sentences
decentralize authority
decentralize operations
decentralize decision-making
The government planned to decentralize power to local councils.
Word Forms
- decentralizes
- decentralizing
- decentralized
- decentralise
Synonyms for decentralize
Depending on context, synonyms include deconcentrate, decentralise.
Antonyms for decentralize
Common opposites include recentralize, concentrate, centralize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decentralise, deconcentrate, decentralisation, delegate, distribute, disperse.
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