displace (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpleɪs/
Definition
To force someone or something to move from their usual or intended place.
Examples
The earthquake displaced over a million people from their homes.
Construction of the new highway will displace several small businesses.
The rising sea levels are displacing coastal communities.
How to Use displace
- displace someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- To force someone or something to move from their usual or intended place. — "The dam project will displace thousands of villagers."
- displace someone/something from (prepositional phrase)
- To force someone or something to move from a specific location. — "The refugees were displaced from their homes by the conflict."
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