center

noun:the middle point or part of something; a point equally distant from all extremes
- She stood exactly at the center of the circle.
noun:the central area of a city or town, often the business district
- The museum is located in the downtown center.
noun:a person or thing that is the main focus of attention or interest
- Her innovative design became the center of the awards ceremony.
noun:a command or control hub that coordinates operations
- The emergency response center was activated during the crisis.
verb:to place or move something into the middle or middle position
- Please center the image on the page.
verb:to focus attention, discussion, or effort on a particular subject
- The debate centered on economic reform policies.