dislodge
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupiedTo remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.
» Otoliths may dislodge suddenly and tumble down.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied.
herauslösen, außer Position bringen, (gewaltsam) entfernen
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
(intransitive)To move or go from a dwelling or former position.
(figuratively, transitive)To force out of a secure or settled position.
remove or force out from a position
Examples
3 sentencesOtoliths may dislodge suddenly and tumble down.
The blow of the hammer was enough to dislodge the loose brick.
A large rock which had been dislodged from the ridge upon our right clattered down and roared into the lake behind us.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English disloggen, from Old French deslogier. Compare French déloger. EquivaleFrom Middle English disloggen, from Old French deslogier. Compare French déloger. Equivalent to dis- + lodge.
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Forms
dislodges, dislodging, dislodged, dislodgedSynonyms
4 synonyms- remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied:bump
- remove or force out from a position:free
- change place or direction:shiftreposition
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle