socialising
Interacting with others
Socialising is the British spelling of socializing—spending time with others in friendly interaction.
You socialise at parties, over coffee, or after work.
The word emphasizes the activity itself rather than its purpose: We spent the evening socialising with neighbours.
Socialising with colleagues outside work hours can blur professional boundaries.
Casual social interaction
- connectionsRelationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
- introductionsInitial formal presentations
- meet-and-greetScheduled public introduction
icebreakers · conferences · workshops · seminars · referrals · outreach · collaboration · partnerships
Informal verbal exchange
- talkVerbal exchange between people
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- chatterLight, rapid speech
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
discussion · gossip · catch-up · chinwag · natter · exchange · rapport · interaction
Gathering for celebration
- get-togetherCasual social gathering
- hangoutFrequented gathering place
- meetupInformal planned gathering
- reunionGathering after separation
barbecue · potluck · dinner-party · brunch · picnic · soiree · reception · housewarming
Forming close connections
- companionshipState of having company
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- kinshipState of being related
rapport · amity · intimacy · connection · warmth · affection · loyalty · trust
State of fitting in
- inclusionBeing made part
- togethernessState of close connection
- cohesionTendency to bind together
- participationAct of taking part
involvement · club · group · circle · collective · congregation · fellowship · neighbourhood
mingling
Casual social interaction
- connectionsRelationships between things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
- introductionsInitial formal presentations
meet-and-greet · icebreakers · conferences · workshops · seminars · referrals · outreach · collaboration · partnerships · handshake
chat
Informal verbal exchange
dialogue · discussion · gossip · catch-up · chinwag · natter · exchange · rapport · interaction · engagement
party
Gathering for celebration
- get-togetherCasual social gathering
- hangoutFrequented gathering place
- meetupInformal planned gathering
reunion · barbecue · potluck · dinner-party · brunch · picnic · soiree · reception · housewarming · mixer
bonding
Forming close connections
- companionshipState of having company
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
kinship · rapport · amity · intimacy · connection · warmth · affection · loyalty · trust · closeness
belonging
State of fitting in
- inclusionBeing made part
- togethernessState of close connection
- cohesionTendency to bind together
participation · involvement · club · group · circle · collective · congregation · fellowship · neighbourhood · cooperative
clubbing
Visiting nightclubs for entertainment
festival · gala · banquet · open-mic · theatre · tailgating · afterparty · rave · disco
socialisingisolating
Setting apart from contact
isolation · withdrawing · seclusion · solitude · hermitage
socialisingworking
In active function
being alone · staying in · introspection · meditation · contemplation
social, society, associate, association, sociable, antisocial, socialize, unsocial, sociability