1. to find the exact position of something or someone
2. to establish or place something in a particular position

Examples

• The GPS system locates your exact position on the map.
• The detective locates the missing evidence in the basement.
• The company locates its new headquarters downtown.
• She locates the source of the strange noise upstairs.
• The archaeologist locates ancient artifacts in the dig site.
• The software locates errors in the computer code.
• The business locates its factory near the port for shipping.