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Relocate

Verb / ˌri:ˈləʊkeɪt / Another word for relocate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move to a new place

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Common collocations

  • relocate employees
  • relocate business
  • relocate to a new city
  • relocate for work
  • relocate families
  • relocate overseas
  • relocate temporarily

Word family

adjective relocatable

Usage note

Relocate is often used in a business or official context, implying a planned and organized move. It can also be used for personal moves, but 'move' is more common in casual conversation.

Example sentences

  1. We need to relocate our office to a new building.
  2. The family decided to relocate to another city for a better job opportunity.
  3. The company is planning to relocate its factory to a different country.
  4. The zoo had to relocate the animals to a safer place during the hurricane.
  5. The government decided to relocate the refugees to a new shelter.

Quotes

  • Change is hard. It requires no extra effort to settle for the same old thing. Auto-pilot keeps us locked into past patterns. But, transforming your life? That requires courage, commitment, and effort. It's tempting to stay camped in the zone of That's-Just-How-It-Is. But to get to the really good stuff in life, you have to be willing to become an explorer and adventurer. Relocate the boundary markers and open up your possibilities. - Sarah Ban Breathnach
  • It's hard to relocate and it's hard to establish yourself in a new city. People act friendly, but they're really not. - Carol Kane
  • I like to relocate and change my life. - Fiona Apple

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