1. to interact with others in a friendly way; to participate in social activities
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘socialize’
2. to train someone to behave in ways that are acceptable to society
Usage: formal; often used in sociology or psychology contexts

Examples

• She socializes with her coworkers after meetings.
• The dog socializes well with other pets at the park.
• He rarely socializes outside of work.
• The school socializes children to follow rules and respect others.
• She socializes at community events every weekend.
• The family socializes their puppy by introducing it to new people.
• He socializes easily and makes friends quickly.