SOCIALIZEの意味、打ち解けて付き合う、仲良く交際する

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2011.04.01 (Review of 2008.11.21 edition)

Well, it's Friday - time to shut down the computers, take down the “Open for Business” sign, and spend some downtime with our friends!

Today's Lesson
SOCIALIZE   打ち解けて付き合う、仲良く交際する

Explanation

  • To socialize with someone, such as friends or co-workers, is to spend time with them for pleasure.
  • socialize とは、友人や同僚などと楽しむために一緒に過ごす、つまり、打ち解けて付き合う、という意味です。

SOCIALIZE

examples

  1. I was so busy socializing in college that I had very little time to study, but I don't regret a moment of it!
  2. (supervisor to employees chatting at the coffee machine)
    Let's spend a little less time socializing and more time getting work done, shall we?
  3. I really miss the camaraderie at my old office. We all used to socialize after work together almost every night.
  4. I heard that sales reps in Japan are often expected to socialize with clients until late at night. Is that really true?

英会話レッスンWe hope it's a good weekend for you. See you again on Monday!