Dislocate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dislocate ( verb )

  1. To put out of proper position; to displace or disturb the normal arrangement or function of something.
  2. To cause a bone in the body to move out of its proper place.

Origin:

From the latin word "dislocare" which means to remove from its place.

Examples:

  1. The earthquake dislocated the pipes and damaged the infrastructure.
  2. The sudden movement dislocates his shoulder and causes intense pain.
  3. The collision dislocated the gears of the car and made it impossible to drive.
  4. The construction work dislocates the traffic patterns and causes delays.
  5. The reorganization dislocates the employees and causes confusion within the company.

(As a noun)

Dislocate ( noun )

  1. To put out of proper position; to displace or disturb the normal arrangement or function of something.
  2. To cause a bone in the body to move out of its proper place.

Origin:

From the latin word "dislocare" which means to remove from its place.

Examples:

  1. The earthquake dislocated the pipes and damaged the infrastructure.
  2. The sudden movement dislocates his shoulder and causes intense pain.
  3. The collision dislocated the gears of the car and made it impossible to drive.
  4. The construction work dislocates the traffic patterns and causes delays.
  5. The reorganization dislocates the employees and causes confusion within the company.
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