Displace (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take the place of or have precedence over; "live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour"; "discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The live concert will displace the morning news program due to its anticipated high viewership.
- The breaking news update will displace the scheduled weather forecast on this evening's broadcast.
- The afternoon sports event will displace the regularly scheduled soap opera to accommodate the large audience.
- The emergency news report will displace the morning's entertainment programming to keep viewers informed.
- The documentary special will displace the usual late-night comedy show as a tribute to a historical event.
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Meaning 2
Cause to move, usually with force or pressure; "the refugees were displaced by the war".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Wars have displaced millions of people worldwide, forcing them to flee their homes in search of safety.
- The recent storm surge displaced many families who lived in coastal low-lying areas.
- Rise in sea levels due to climate change could displace thousands of islanders.
- Floods have displaced thousands of residents in the affected region, with many seeking temporary shelter.
- Economic downturn has displaced workers from their traditional industries, requiring them to seek new opportunities.
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Meaning 3
Cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; "Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The construction of the new shopping mall will displace many of the local small businesses.
- The invention of the internet has displaced traditional forms of communication.
- Rising sea levels are likely to displace thousands of people living in low-lying coastal areas.
- The huge tree root will displace the soil around it as it grows.
- A new candidate has emerged to displace the current politician's position.
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- Pass On
- Saltate
- Exteriorize
- Transport
- Funnel
- Bowl Over
- Dandle
- Translate
- Turn Over
- Channel
- Change Hands
- Place
- Center
- Chase Away
- Raise Up
- Press Down
- Glide
- Channelize
- Run Off
- Commove
- Take Back
- Mobilize
- Dislocate
- Lower
- Upset
- Displace
- Brandish
- Riffle
- Force
- Advance
- Channelise
- Uproot
- Force Out
- Drive Away
- Distribute
- Wind
- Root Out
- Wash
- Circulate
- Beat
- Launch
- Herd
- Pump
- Knock Over
- Sling
- Send
- Bump Around
- Reposition
- Woosh
- Drop
- Blow
- Shift
- Wedge
- Spill
- Transmit
- Hustle
- Pose
- Race
- Sink
- Drive
- Splay
- Play
- Disturb
- Part
- Turn
- Lateralize
- Lock
- Pull
- Lift
- Rock
- Transfer
- Work
- Dispel
- Push
- Stir
- Rake
- Pour
- Ship
- Swing
- Scan
- Drag
- Roll
- Operate
- Divide
- Slide
- Slip
- Wave
- Pulse
- Get Down
- Disarrange
- Separate
- Splatter
- Fluctuate
- Deracinate
- Unroll
- Singsong
- Unwind
- Let Down
- Tump Over
- Upstage
- Kick Out
- Unseat
- Relocate
- Shake Up
- Twine
- Get Up
- Stir Up
- Position
- Bring Down
- Engage
- Station
- Flick
- Whistle
- Put
- Drive Off
- Run
- Rout Out
- Propel
- Jar
- Disgorge
- Raise
- Rouse
- Lay
- Hit
- Expel
- Tug
- Elevate
- Turn Back
- Overturn
- Agitate
- Bring Up
Meaning 4
Terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The company plans to downsize and displace several employees in the coming months due to financial difficulties.
- She was shocked when her manager told her that her position would be eliminated and she would be displaced at the end of the quarter.
- In a surprise move, the board of directors decided to displace the CEO and appoint a new leader.
- After years of loyal service, John was saddened to learn that he would be displaced by a younger, less experienced employee.
- The merger between the two companies would ultimately displace hundreds of workers, mainly in the administrative department.