centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz 
centralized; centralizing
: to form a center : cluster around a center
1
: to bring to a center : consolidate
centralize all the data in one file
2
: to concentrate by placing power and authority in a center or central organization
centralized several functions in a single agency
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All shipping operations have been centralized at the Miami office.
The controversial reforms could be used to further centralize power in the hands of one party.
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The LogicMonitor platform centralizes observability data from diverse sources, contextualizes it for analysis and integrates with tools such as ERP, CRM and monitoring systems to provide a unified operational view.
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Robert Kramer, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Management plans to raise additional funds through equity securities and reduce expenses by centralizing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Based in a European city (the EMA is based in Amsterdam), a European economic security network would assemble representatives of EU member states and specialists to centralize knowledge and expertise.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
However, ever since the 2020 restructuring, all English-language entertainment content has been centralized, initially under Susan Rovner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Robert Kramer, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Management plans to raise additional funds through equity securities and reduce expenses by centralizing operations.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Based in a European city (the EMA is based in Amsterdam), a European economic security network would assemble representatives of EU member states and specialists to centralize knowledge and expertise.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
However, ever since the 2020 restructuring, all English-language entertainment content has been centralized, initially under Susan Rovner.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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centralize
verb
cen·tral·ize
ˈsen-trə-ˌlīz
centralized; centralizing
: to bring to a central point or under a single control
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