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Meaning of Dislodge
to remove or force something out of a position or place
Definitions
- to remove or force someone or something out of a position or place, often with effort or violence
- * to remove an object or obstruction from a position where it is lodged or stuck
- * to alter or disrupt a situation or arrangement
Etymology of Dislodge
The word "dislodge" originated in the 15th century from the Old French words "des" meaning "from" or "out of" and "loger" meaning "to lodge", with the prefix "dis-" indicating removal or reversal
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of removing someone or something from a position, place, or state of being lodged or stuck
Example Uses
- The firefighters worked to dislodge the tree branch that was blocking the road
- * The new policy aimed to dislodge the company from its traditional ways of doing business
- * The hikers had to dislodge a large rock that was stuck in the stream