to place at the center (the midpoint) [v CENTERED, CENTERING, CENTERS]
to place at the middle point [v -ED, -ING, -S]
the middle point, part, or person
to place or gather at the center
to concentrate
from the centerline or midpoint of a structural member, an area of a plan, etc., to that of a similar member, area, etc.
conical recess in the end of work (as a shaft) for receiving such a center
the point around which a circle or sphere is described
point that is related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there is another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points is bisected by the original point called also center of symmetry
point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition a railroad center the center of the controversy
source from which something originates a propaganda center
group of neurons having a common function respiratory center
region of concentrated population an urban center
facility providing a place for a particular activity or service a day-care center
grouping of political figures holding moderate views especially between those of conservatives and liberals