Definition

To adapt something to suit a particular local area or culture.

Example

The company decided to localise their product to better meet the needs of the regional market.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they localise the ads for different countries?

Yeah, it's interesting to see how they change the language and images.

I wonder if they also consider local cultures when they localise them.

Definitely! Understanding the culture is key to making it relatable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Localise** → It is formed from "local" (from Latin *localis*, meaning pertaining to a place) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or to become). The word "localise" means to make something specific to a particular place or area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'local' as relating to a specific place, and '-ise' means to make. So, when you localise something, you are making it specific to that place.

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