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2 center (US) or Brit centre

Function:

verb

Inflected forms:

centers; centered; center·ing

Meaning:

1 [+ obj] : to place (something) in the middle of something Center the picture on the wall.often used as (be) centered The sign isn't centered. Move it a little to the left. The pain is centered around/in his lower back.
2 a [no obj] : to be mainly concerned about or involved with someone or something —usually + around, round, on, or upon Her life centers on/around her children. [=her children are the most important part of her life] The story centers on/upon a teenage girl. The investigation has centered [=focused] mainly on/upon the alleged misuse of public funds. b [+ obj] : to cause (something) to be mainly concerned about or involved with something —usually + around, round, on, or upon, She centers her life on/around her children. = Her life is centered on/around her children. You should center your attention on the most important problems. The group is centering its efforts on getting food to the poor.
3 [+ obj] : to have the main or most important part of (something, such as an organization or activity) in or at a specified place —usually used as (be) centered an industry that is centered in the country's north The organization has members worldwide but is centered in Cairo. a series of arts events centered at the city parksee also centered
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