Decentralize (verb)

  1. To distribute the functions and powers of a central authority among several regional or local authorities.
  2. To move away from a centralized system or structure to a decentralized one.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from french décentraliser, from dé- (expressing reversal) + centraliser (see centralize).

Examples:

  1. The government plans to decentralize the healthcare system.
  2. The company decided to decentralize its operations to improve efficiency.
  3. The country is working to decentralize its political power to local government.
  4. The school system has been decentralized to give more autonomy to individual schools.
  5. The company has been working to decentralize its decision-making processes.
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