dislodge

[ dis-loj ]
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verb (used with object),dis·lodged, dis·lodg·ing.
  1. to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.

  2. to drive out of a hiding place, a military position, etc.

verb (used without object),dis·lodged, dis·lodg·ing.
  1. to go from a place of lodgment.

Origin of dislodge

1
1400–50; late Middle English disloggen<Old French desloger, equivalent to des-dis-1 + loger to lodge

Other words from dislodge

  • dis·lodg·ment; especially British, dis·lodge·ment, noun
  • un·dis·lodged, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for dislodge

dislodge

/ (dɪsˈlɒdʒ) /


verb
  1. to remove from or leave a lodging place, hiding place, or previously fixed position

Derived forms of dislodge

  • dislodgment or dislodgement, noun

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