Localize
(verb)
- To concentrate or confine (something) to a particular place.
- To bring the focus of (something) closer to or within a particular place.
Origin:
Late 17th century. from french localiser, from latin localis "relating to a place", from locus "a place".
Examples:
- The company decided to localize its operations in the region.
- The government is trying to localize the disease by quarantining affected areas.
- The decision was made to localize production to increase efficiency.
- Efforts are underway to localize disaster relief to the areas most in need.
- The research is aimed at localizing the source of the problem.