Definitions

1. noun

a place where people concentrate, especially in a town or city

“The town is the main centre of trade and commerce in the region.”

2. noun

the middle or most important part of something

“The centre of the wheel is where all the spokes meet.”

3. verb

to bring or gather people or things together in a particular place

“The event will centre the community at the local park.”

4. verb

to focus or direct one’s attention or interest on something

“She centred her life on her work and her family.”

5. verb

to find the centre or middle of something

“The surveyor centred the compass to locate the exact spot.”