1. to end the separation of people by race, especially in schools, public facilities, or housing

Examples

• The Supreme Court ordered schools to desegregate in 1954.
• Civil rights activists worked to desegregate public transportation.
• The city voted to desegregate all public facilities.
• It took years to fully desegregate the university.
• Federal troops helped desegregate the high school.
• The restaurant owner decided to desegregate his establishment voluntarily.