specialize

6 definitions • 9 examples

to study or work on a particular subject or skill more than any others, so that you become an expert in it:

She hired a lawyer who specializes in divorce cases.

I enjoy working in general medicine, but I hope to be able to specialize in the future.

to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service:

a restaurant that specializes in seafood

to do something very often, so that you are known for doing it:

Their home fans specialize in personal taunts that often cross the line into abuse.

to change or develop in order to suit a particular environment or situation, or to perform a particular function:

Embryonic stem cells begin to specialize and move through the body to develop organs such as the heart, bones and skin.

Some insects are general pollinators, and others specialize.

to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of work:

She’s a lawyer who specializes in accident cases.

The store specializes in Asian antiques.

to spend most of your time studying one particular subject or doing one type of business:

specialize in sth The bank has hired a trader to specialize in Southeast Asian and Latin American currencies.