Meaning of the word locating in English

What does locating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

locating

US /ˈloʊ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈləʊ.keɪ.tɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to find the exact position of something or someone

Example:
We are currently locating the missing documents.
The police are locating the suspect's last known whereabouts.
2.

to establish a business or oneself in a particular place

Example:
The company is locating its new headquarters in the city center.
He is considering locating his family in a quieter neighborhood.