1. to end the separation of people by race, especially in schools, public facilities, or housing

Examples

• The court order desegregates the public school system.
• The new law desegregates all public transportation.
• The university desegregates its dormitories this fall.
• The city council desegregates the public swimming pools.
• Federal intervention desegregates the state’s hospitals.
• The school board reluctantly desegregates the cafeteria.