Definition of Dislocate
Dislocate
dis·lo·cate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to move something from its normal location, to disrupt its position and/or arrangement and put it out of place, especially referring to a bone whose joints to others bones have been broken;
e.g. The doctor said it was lucky that I didn't dislocate my shoulder when I fell.
(verb)
broadly, to disrupt or disturb something and change its usual character, order/organization, or connections;
e.g. Her injury will dislocate their plans for going on vacation.
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