Definition of Displace
Displace
dis·place
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To move or force someone or something out of their usual place or position.
e.g. The new employee will displace John as the team leader.
(verb)
to occupy the position or place of something after moving/removing it;
e.g. The large rock will displace a lot of water when put in the fish tank.
(verb)
to remove someone from a role, office, or job, typically forcibly and against their will;
e.g. The people voted to displace the corrupt government officials.
(verb)
to force people to leave or flee their homes or region, typically due to some disaster, war, or persecution;
e.g. Every year, floods displace thousands of people by destroying their houses.
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