To centralize
Example: The government decided to centralize all administrative powers in the capital.
Definition
"To centralize" means to concentrate control, authority, or administrative functions within a single, central location or group, often to improve coordination or efficiency. For example, a government might centralize all administrative powers in the capital to streamline decision-making processes.
Etymology
The word "to centralize" comes from the noun "central," derived from the Latin word 'centrum,' meaning center. The verb form was created by adding the suffix '-ize,' which means 'to make' or 'to become.' Did you know? The concept of centralizing power dates back to ancient empires seeking to unify their territories under one authority.
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"To centralize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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