Relocate
/ˌriːloʊˈkeɪt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo move to a new place to live or work.
/ˌriːloʊˈkeɪt/
To move to a new place.
The family decided to relocate to the countryside for a quieter life.
💡 Simply: It's like moving to a new house or a new city. You're starting over somewhere else.
👶 For kids: Moving your home or school to a different place.
More Examples
Due to the increasing cost of living, many young professionals are relocating to smaller towns.
The company is relocating its manufacturing plant to a country with lower labor costs.
How It's Used
"The company decided to relocate its headquarters to a more tax-friendly state."
"After retirement, they decided to relocate to a warmer climate."
To establish or position something in a new place.
/ˌriːloʊˈkeɪt/
To re-establish something in a different place.
The government decided to relocate the refugees to a different camp.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're putting your favorite plant in a different room of your house. That's relocating!
👶 For kids: Putting something, like a toy, in a different spot than it was before.
More Examples
The museum has decided to relocate its collection of artifacts to a new building.
The company's strategy involved relocating its resources to the research and development department.
How It's Used
"The city council planned to relocate the bus station to reduce traffic congestion."
"Scientists are working to relocate endangered species to safer habitats."
Idioms & expressions
relocate the goalposts
To change the rules or expectations of a situation, often to someone's disadvantage.
"The company keeps relocating the goalposts, making it impossible to meet their demands."
From re- (again) + locate, from Latin locare 'to place'.
The word 'relocate' has been in use since the early 19th century, and was used in a similar context as today – to move or establish something in a new location.
Memory tip
Re- (again) + locate (find a place). Think of finding a new place again.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: locare