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noun

US or Brit centre , pl -ters

[count] :the middle point or part of something

the center of the room/circle

The candies have a soft center. [=middle]

The staircase is in the center of the building. - often used before another noun

the center aisle/lane

[singular] a person or thing that is causing a lot of interest, argument, etc.

The proposed memorial has become a center of controversy. [=there is a lot of controversy about the proposed memorial]

He likes to be the center of attention. [=he likes to be noticed and watched by many people]

the position of a person or thing that is causing a lot of interest, argument, etc.

They are at the center of a furious debate over whether or not to expand the city's public transportation system.

If you are at the center of things, you are closely involved in things that are happening.

He always likes to be at the center of things.

[count] :a building or set of buildings used by the people of a city, town, area, etc., for a particular purpose

a communications/conference center

a day-care center

The vaccine is being tested at several medical centers around the country. - see also community center

[count] :a place where a particular activity happens

the financial/business/cultural center of the city

The university is becoming a center of excellence for genetic engineering. [=becoming a place where genetic engineering is done very well] - see also nerve center, shopping center

[count] :an area where many people live

a population/urban center

[count] :the main part of a town or city where there are many stores, restaurants, offices, etc.

the town/city center

efforts to rebuild the city's center [=downtown]

[singular] :the political position of people who support ideas that are not extreme :a moderate political position between the positions of people who are conservative and liberal

The party's new policies show a shift toward the center.

His political views are slightly right/left of center. [=are slightly conservative/liberal]

[count] sports :someone who plays a middle position on a team in sports like basketball, hockey, football, and soccer

front and center

xem front

left, right, and centre

xem left

verb

US or Brit centre -ters; -tered; -tering

[+ obj] :to place (something) in the middle of something

Center the picture on the wall. - often used as (be) centered

The sign isn't centered. Move it a little to the left.

The pain is centered around/in his lower back.

[no obj] :to be mainly concerned about or involved with someone or something - usually + around, round, on, or upon

Her life centers on/around her children. [=her children are the most important part of her life]

The story centers on/upon a teenage girl.

The investigation has centered [=focused] mainly on/upon the alleged misuse of public funds.

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to be mainly concerned about or involved with something - usually + around, round, on, or upon

She centers her life on/around her children. = Her life is centered on/around her children.

You should center your attention on the most important problems.

The group is centering its efforts on getting food to the poor.

[+ obj] :to have the main or most important part of (something, such as an organization or activity) in or at a specified place - usually used as (be) centered

an industry that is centered in the country's north

The organization has members worldwide but is centered in Cairo.

a series of arts events centered at the city park - see also centered

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center /ˈsɛntɚ/

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