vt.

1. 确定……的地点（或范围）
2. 把……设置在[O]
   The company located its branch office in the suburbs.

   该公司把它的分公司设在郊区。

3. 使……坐落于[H]
   The museum is located on Main Street.

   博物馆位于梅茵街。

4. 探出，找出
   The police are trying to locate the missing man.

   警方正设法查明那个失踪者的下落。

vi.

1. 【美】【口】定居[Q]
   After I retire I'm going to locate in California.

   退休后我打算在加州定居。

v.

1. discover the exact place or position of.
2. (be located) be situated in a particular place.
   ▸N. Amer. establish oneself or one's business in a specified place.