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trans⋅lo⋅cate

[trans-loh-keyt, tranz-]
–verb (used with object), -cat⋅ed, -cat⋅ing.
to move or transfer from one place to another; cause to change location; displace; dislocate.

Origin:
1825–35; trans- + locate
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trans·lo·cate   (trāns-lō'kāt', trānz-)   
tr.v.   trans·lo·cat·ed, trans·lo·cat·ing, trans·lo·cates
  1. To cause to change from one place or position to another; displace.

  2. To transfer (a chromosomal segment) to a new position; cause to undergo translocation.

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translocate trans·lo·cate (trāns-lō'kāt', trānz-)
v. trans·lo·cat·ed, trans·lo·cat·ing, trans·lo·cates

  1. To change from one place or one position to another; to displace.

  2. To transfer a chromosomal segment to a new position; to cause to undergo translocation.

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