localize

1. (transitive)To make local; to fix in, or assign to, a definite place.

   The intent of the aphorism "think globally, act locally" was to spur action by localizing the challenge.

   локализова́тьlokalizovátʹ

2. (transitive)To adapt (a product or service) for use in a particular country or region, typically by translating text into the language of that country and modifying currencies, date formats, etc.

   We need to localize our software for the Japanese market.

   lokalisieren

   локализова́тьlokalizovátʹ

3. To adapt translated text to fit a local culture; to domesticate.

   the ethical dilemma faced when to localize is to self-censor

4. (intransitive, often)To be located in or confined to; to fix upon or sequester in a locality.

   After a brief systemic phase defeated by the immune system, the infection localized to certain areas where it went dormant.

5. (proscribed, sometimes, transitive)To determine where something takes place or is to be found.

   After exploratory surgery, the extent of the problem was localized to the left lower quadrant.

   локализова́тьlokalizovátʹ

6. (transitive)To produce (from a ring and an ideal in that ring) the ring of fractions, where the set of allowed denominators is the compliment of the given ideal.

1. Tom localizes smartphone apps for a major developer.

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2. Gerard contracted a freelance translator to localize his software.

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3. It's one thing to translate, and it's another to localize.

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4. I'm glad we didn't go there because there were some localized heavy rain showers.

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5. Localizing the source of a problem can be difficult.

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