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Dislodging: meaning, definitions and examples

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dislodging

 

[ dɪsˈlɒdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical removal

Dislodging refers to the act of removing or forcing something out of its position. This term is often used in contexts where something is stuck or firmly held in place. Dislodging can apply to objects, such as rocks or furniture, or more abstract concepts, like beliefs or habits. It implies a certain level of force or effort is necessary to achieve the removal.

Synonyms

displace, extract, prise, remove, unseat

Examples of usage

  • The contractor was dislodging the old tiles from the floor.
  • She struggled with dislodging the stubborn piece of gum from her shoe.
  • Rescuers worked tirelessly in dislodging the trapped boulder from the road.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislodging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocamento

🇮🇳 अवशोषण

🇩🇪 Verdrängung

🇮🇩 penghilangan

🇺🇦 виведення

🇵🇱 przesunięcie

🇯🇵 移動

🇫🇷 délogement

🇪🇸 desalojo

🇹🇷 yerinden etme

🇰🇷 이동

🇸🇦 إزالة

🇨🇿 vytlačení

🇸🇰 vytesnenie

🇨🇳 移位

🇸🇮 premestitev

🇮🇸 fleyg

🇰🇿 орнынан алу

🇬🇪 მოკლებულობა

🇦🇿 yerdən çıxarma

🇲🇽 desalojo

Word origin

The word 'dislodging' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' and the verb 'lodge'. The prefix 'dis-' denotes removal or reversal, while 'lodge' comes from the Old French 'loge', which means a place of shelter, derived from the Proto-Germanic *laubō, meaning a shelter or dwelling. The evolution of the term reflects the action of removing something from its 'lodged' or secure position. Over time, the usage of 'dislodging' has expanded beyond physical objects to include metaphorical applications, describing the process of changing one's mind or habits, illustrating the word's versatility in both physical and abstract realms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,260 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.