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Relocating: meaning, definitions and examples

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relocating

 

[ ˌriːˈləʊkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving to a new place

Relocating refers to the process of moving to a new place, typically for work, lifestyle, or personal reasons. It involves physically transferring one's residence and belongings to a different location. Relocating can be a challenging but exciting experience as it often signifies a fresh start and new opportunities.

Synonyms

changing residence, moving, transferring.

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Word Description / Examples
relocating

Formal situations, often related to jobs or large-scale changes in living arrangements.

  • The company is relocating its headquarters to a new city
  • After twenty years in one location, we are finally relocating to a bigger office
moving

Casual or everyday situations, often used when talking to friends or family.

  • We're moving to a new apartment next month
  • I can't believe you're moving to California!
transferring

Often related to work or school, indicating a shift from one location to another within the same organization or system.

  • She is transferring to the New York office next year
  • John is transferring to a different university to complete his degree
changing residence

Used in more formal or written contexts, like official documents or legal matters.

  • You need to inform the bank when you are changing residence
  • Changing residence might require updating your address with several institutions

Examples of usage

  • I will be relocating to a different city for my new job.
  • She is considering relocating to the countryside for a quieter lifestyle.

Translations

Translations of the word "relocating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 realocação

🇮🇳 स्थानांतरण

🇩🇪 Umsiedlung

🇮🇩 relokasi

🇺🇦 переміщення

🇵🇱 przeniesienie

🇯🇵 移転

🇫🇷 relocalisation

🇪🇸 reubicación

🇹🇷 yeniden yerleştirme

🇰🇷 이전

🇸🇦 إعادة توطين

🇨🇿 přemístění

🇸🇰 presťahovanie

🇨🇳 重新安置

🇸🇮 preselitev

🇮🇸 flutningur

🇰🇿 көшіру

🇬🇪 გადატანა

🇦🇿 köçürmə

🇲🇽 reubicación

Etymology

The word 'relocate' originated from the Latin word 'locare' meaning 'to place.' The prefix 're-' signifies 'again' or 'back,' so 'relocate' literally means 'to place again.' The concept of relocation has been present throughout history, as people have always moved to new places for various reasons such as exploration, trade, or seeking a better life.

See also: relocation, relocator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,944, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.