To centralize
Example: The government decided to centralize all administrative functions in one city.
Definition
"To centralize" means to concentrate control, authority, or functions within a single central organization or location, often to improve efficiency or unify decision-making, as in the government deciding to centralize all administrative functions in one city.
Etymology
The word "to centralize" comes from the noun "center," derived from the Greek word "kentron," meaning a sharp point or center. The suffix "-ize" was added to form a verb indicating the action of making something central or bringing it under a central authority. Did you know that the concept reflects the historical trend of consolidating power to streamline governance?
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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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