dislocate

[dɪsˈləʊkeɪt]

dislocate Definition

• 1. to put out of place, especially a bone from its normal position at a joint
• 2. to force someone or something to leave their usual place or position

Using dislocate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dislocate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She dislocated her shoulder in the accident.

• Example

  The earthquake dislocated the entire village.

• Example

  The new office location dislocated many employees who had to commute further.

dislocate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dislocate

• misplace
• displace
• uproot
• disarrange
• derange

Antonyms for dislocate

• align
• position
• settle

Phrases with dislocate

• dislocate oneself

  to move from one's usual place or position

  Example

  I had to dislocate myself from my hometown to pursue my career.

• dislocate someone's jaw

  to cause someone's jaw to be out of place

  Example

  The punch dislocated his jaw, and he had to go to the hospital.

• dislocate the balance of power

  to upset the balance of power between two or more parties

  Example

  The new alliance dislocated the balance of power in the region.

Origins of dislocate

from Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'locare' meaning 'to place'

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Summary: dislocate in Brief

To 'dislocate' [dɪsˈləʊkeɪt] means to put something out of place, such as a bone from its normal position at a joint, or to force someone or something to leave their usual place or position. Examples include 'She dislocated her shoulder in the accident.' and 'The earthquake dislocated the entire village.' 'Dislocate' can also be used in phrases like 'dislocate oneself,' meaning to move from one's usual place or position, and 'dislocate someone's jaw,' meaning to cause someone's jaw to be out of place.