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Dislodge: meaning, definitions and examples

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dislodge

 

[ dษชsหˆlษ’dส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a physical sense

To forcefully remove or knock loose something from its position or place.

Synonyms

dismantle, knock loose, remove

Examples of usage

  • He dislodged the rock that was blocking the path.
  • The impact of the collision dislodged the door from its hinges.
Context #2 | Verb

in a metaphorical sense

To disturb or upset someone or something from a settled or stable state.

Synonyms

disturb, unsettle, upset

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected news dislodged her from her comfort zone.
  • The criticism dislodged his confidence.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislodge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desalojar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคŸเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verdrรคngen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengusir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ usunฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ใ‚Š้™คใ (torinozoku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉgager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desalojar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerinden etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ซ“์•„๋‚ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vymรญstit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysunรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฑ้€ (qลซzhรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iztrgati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjarlรฆgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxarmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desalojar

Word origin

The word 'dislodge' originated from the Old French word 'deslogier', which means 'to leave or vacate a place'. The prefix 'dis-' implies removal or separation, while 'lodge' refers to a temporary dwelling. Over time, the term evolved to signify forcibly removing or disturbing something from its place or state.

See also: lodger, lodging.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,302, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.