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Relocate: meaning, definitions and examples

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relocate

 

[ riːˈləʊkeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving to a new place

To move to a new place and establish one's home or business there. Relocating often involves leaving behind one's current residence or office and settling in a different location. It may be due to job opportunities, personal reasons, or other circumstances.

Synonyms

move, resettle, shift, transfer

Examples of usage

  • I decided to relocate to a different city for better career prospects.
  • The company is relocating its headquarters to a larger building.
  • She relocated to a warmer climate for health reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "relocate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mudar-se

🇮🇳 स्थानांतरित करना

🇩🇪 umziehen

🇮🇩 pindah

🇺🇦 перемістити

🇵🇱 przenieść

🇯🇵 移転する (iten suru)

🇫🇷 déménager

🇪🇸 reubicar

🇹🇷 taşınmak

🇰🇷 이동하다 (idonghada)

🇸🇦 نقل (naql)

🇨🇿 přestěhovat se

🇸🇰 presťahovať sa

🇨🇳 搬迁 (bānqiān)

🇸🇮 preseliti se

🇮🇸 flytja

🇰🇿 көшіп келу

🇬🇪 გადაადგილება (gadaadgileba)

🇦🇿 köçmək

🇲🇽 reubicar

Etymology

The word 'relocate' originated from the Latin word 'relocare', which means 'to place again'. This term has been in use since the 17th century to describe the act of moving to a new location. As societies evolved and transportation became more accessible, the concept of relocation became more common in both personal and professional settings.

See also: dislocate, dislocation, locatable, located, locating, location, locations, locatively, locator, relocatable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,550, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.