Definitions

1. verb

to cause a molecule or ion to become delocalized, or to move an electron from one atom to another so that it is no longer localized around a single nucleus

“The chemist studied the process of delocalizing electrons in a molecular structure.”

2. verb

to cause a business or a company to become more decentralized, often by moving operations or jobs to different locations

“The company’s decision to delocalize its operations led to significant cost savings.”