Displace: meaning, definitions and examples

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displace

[ dɪsˈpleɪs ]

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in physics

To move something from its usual position.

Synonyms

move, relocate, shift

Examples of usage

The earthquake displaced thousands of people from their homes.
The force of the impact displaced the car from the road.

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in a social context

To force someone to leave their home or job.

Synonyms

evict, expel, uproot

Examples of usage

The construction of the new highway displaced many families from the neighborhood.
The company's downsizing policy displaced a number of employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "displace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocar

🇮🇳 स्थानांतरित करना

🇩🇪 verdrängen

🇮🇩 memindahkan

🇺🇦 переміщувати

🇵🇱 przesuwać

🇯🇵 移動させる (いどうさせる)

🇫🇷 déplacer

🇪🇸 desplazar

🇹🇷 yerinden etmek

🇰🇷 옮기다

🇸🇦 نقل

🇨🇿 přemístit

🇸🇰 presunúť

🇨🇳 移动 (yídòng)

🇸🇮 premakniti

🇮🇸 færa

🇰🇿 орын ауыстыру

🇬🇪 გადაადგილება

🇦🇿 yerini dəyişmək

🇲🇽 desplazar

Word origin

The word 'displace' originated from the Latin word 'displacere', which means 'to displease'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to moving something from its usual position or forcing someone to leave a place. The term is commonly used in physics and social contexts to describe the act of displacement.