First Known Use: 15th century
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dislodge
verb dis·lodge \(ˌ)dis-ˈläj\
: to forcefully remove (something or someone) from a place or position
Full Definition of DISLODGE
transitive verb
1
: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
2
: to force out of a secure or settled position <dislodged the rock with a shovel>
intransitive verb
: to leave a place previously occupied
— dis·lodg·ment or dis·lodge·ment noun
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Origin of DISLODGE
Middle English disloggen, from Anglo-French *desloger, from des- dis- + loger to find lodging for, encamp, from loge shelter — more at lodge
DISLODGE Defined for Kids
dislodge
verb dis·lodge \dis-ˈläj\
dis·lodgeddis·lodg·ing
Definition of DISLODGE for Kids
: to force out of a place of resting, hiding, or defense <The bulldozer dislodged several boulders.>
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