decentralize
//diːˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz//
Verb
decentralizeInfinitive
decentralizePresent tense
decentralizedPast tense
decentralizedPast participle
decentralizingPresent participle
decentralizesThird-person singular
1
To distribute the administrative powers or functions of a central authority among several local authorities.
The government decided to decentralize power to regional authorities.
2
To reorganize a system, organization, or process so that control is spread among multiple points rather than concentrated in one place.
The company decided to decentralize its operations by giving more authority to regional offices.