General
socialize
What does socialize mean?
To share a proposal with people ahead of a formal decision to build support and gather reactions.
"Let's socialize the reorg plan with team leads before announcing."
Origin
Corporate repurposing of 'socialize' to mean circulate an idea.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'socialize' mean in a corporate context?
It means to informally share an idea or proposal with people before a formal decision, to build support and gather feedback.
How is it used at work?
Often with a plan as the object, e.g. 'We need to socialize this budget with finance first.'
Is this different from the everyday meaning?
Yes, in everyday use 'socialize' means to mingle; this is a corporate repurposing meaning to circulate an idea.
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