Decentralize
(verb)
- To distribute the functions and powers of a central authority among several regional or local authorities.
- 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:
- The government plans to decentralize the healthcare system.
- The company decided to decentralize its operations to improve efficiency.
- The country is working to decentralize its political power to local government.
- The school system has been decentralized to give more autonomy to individual schools.
- The company has been working to decentralize its decision-making processes.