Translocate: meaning, definitions and examples

biological movement

To translocate means to move something from one place to another, often used in biological contexts to describe the movement of organisms or cells. In ecology, translocation can refer to the relocation of species to restore populations or habitats.

move, relocate, shift, transfer

Examples of usage

• The conservation team decided to translocate the endangered species to a safer habitat.

• Researchers studied how plants translocate nutrients through their root systems.

• Animals are often translocated to prevent them from conflicting with human activities.