so·cial·ize also Brit so·cial·ise 
/ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/ verb
so·cial·iz·es; so·cial·ized; so·cial·iz·ing /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪz/ verb 1 [no obj] : to talk to and do things with other people in a friendly way
▪ She danced and socialized at the party. — often + with ▪ He doesn't socialize with the other players on the team. ▪ She enjoys socializing with her coworkers. 2 [+ obj] formal : to teach (someone) to behave in a way that is acceptable in society — usually used as (be) socialized ▪ Children are socialized at an early age.
▪ She danced and socialized at the party. — often + with ▪ He doesn't socialize with the other players on the team. ▪ She enjoys socializing with her coworkers.
— so·cial·i·za·tion also Brit so·cial·i·sa·tion /ˌsoʊʃələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌsəʊʃəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the socialization of children
/ˌsoʊʃələˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌsəʊʃəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the socialization of children
