Definition of Distribute
Distribute
dis·trib·ute
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to spread something or divide it up so that it occurs over a wider area;
e.g. The wide wheels help to distribute the weight of the truck so that it doesn't sink into the ground. We have to figure out how to distribute funds to our various programs.
(verb)
to give something out, usually to a large number of people or entities;
e.g. They plan to distribute copies of the newspaper to people passing by.
(verb)
to supply goods to a business, from where the goods are typically sold to consumers;
e.g. These industries distribute packaged food to grocery stores.
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