Relocation
/ˌriːloʊˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
The action of moving someone or something to a new place.
/ˌriːloʊˈkeɪʃən/
The act of moving to a new place and establishing one's home or business there.
The company provided assistance with the relocation of employees.
💡 Simply: Relocation is like packing up your life and moving to a new city, state, or even country. Think about the move in 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. It's about finding a new spot to live or do business.
👶 For kids: Relocation means to move from one place to another, like moving your toys from one room to another.
More Examples
The family's relocation was prompted by a job offer.
The environmental impact assessment delayed the planned relocation of the factory.
How It's Used
"The company offered a relocation package to help employees move."
"The relocation of the family to a bigger house was a difficult process."
Idioms & expressions
relocation package
A set of benefits and support offered by an employer to an employee who is moving to a new location for the company.
"The relocation package included moving expenses, temporary housing, and assistance with finding a new home."
From Medieval Latin *relocatio*, from *re-*, meaning "again," and *locatio*, meaning "placing, location." The word reflects the act of moving something or someone to a new place.
Used since the mid-19th century, initially referring to the act of moving a company or business. Its usage has broadened to include personal and family moves.
Memory tip
Think of RE-location as going back to a new location.
Word Origin
"re- (again) + locatio (placing/location)"