displace
Translation
to force out, to supplant, to move from position, to take the place of
Examples
Thousands of people were displaced by the flood.
Thousands of people were displaced by the flood.
The new technology will displace many workers.
The new technology will displace many workers.
He displaced a bone in his shoulder.
He displaced a bone in his shoulder.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to force (sb./sth.) out of their original place or position The new technology will displace many workers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supplant, replace, dislodge, uproot; Antonyms: place, install, settle
Etymology
From 'dis-' (away) + 'place'. Literally, to move something away from its place.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'dis-placing' something: taking it out of its proper place. This can apply to people, jobs, or objects.