dislodge

verb

dis·lodge (ˌ)dis-ˈläj How to pronounce dislodge (audio)

dislodged; dislodging; dislodges

transitive verb

: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage

: to force out of a secure or settled position

dislodged the rock with a shovel

intransitive verb

: to leave a place previously occupied

dislodgment

(ˌ)dis-ˈläj-mənt How to pronounce dislodge (audio)

noun

or dislodgement

Example Sentences

The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff. He kicked at the stone to dislodge it. The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.

Recent Examples on the Web Smith had two of the best opportunities, unable to convert with an open goal late in the second half and unable to dislodge the ball from Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan on the goal line just before halftime.

Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 But Russian forces have been unable to dislodge Ukrainian troops from the immediate outskirts of Donetsk in nearly four months of fighting.

Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 19 June 2022 Touched by his generosity, Eleven offers to help him and uses her powers to dislodge the device from under the attendant’s skin.

Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 29 May 2022 But Russia has also yet to unleash the full power of its military might, especially when trying to dislodge Ukrainian forces from major cities.

Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2022 Gilmore had dropped off his route and stepped forward, coming close to picking off Ryan with a leaping interception, although Hines was able to dislodge the ball on the way down.

The Indianapolis Star, 5 Aug. 2022 Specifically aiming to dislodge Ukrainian troops from the twin cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, respectively, abutting the east and west banks of the Donets River.

David Axe, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Currently, the country’s two SIPs are administered by NYSE and Nasdaq, and the provision would dislodge them from that role.

Alexander Osipovich, WSJ, 6 July 2022 The stone stalled the wheel, so NASA scientists had to dislodge it.

Megan Marples, CNN, 9 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English disloggen, from Anglo-French *desloger, from des- dis- + loger to find lodging for, encamp, from loge shelter — more at lodge

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

单词	dislodges
释义	dislodge verb dis·lodge (ˌ)dis-ˈläj dislodged; dislodging; dislodges transitive verb 1 : to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage 2 : to force out of a secure or settled position dislodged the rock with a shovel intransitive verb : to leave a place previously occupied dislodgment (ˌ)dis-ˈläj-mənt noun or dislodgement Example Sentences The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff. He kicked at the stone to dislodge it. The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold. Recent Examples on the Web Smith had two of the best opportunities, unable to convert with an open goal late in the second half and unable to dislodge the ball from Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan on the goal line just before halftime. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 But Russian forces have been unable to dislodge Ukrainian troops from the immediate outskirts of Donetsk in nearly four months of fighting. Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 19 June 2022 Touched by his generosity, Eleven offers to help him and uses her powers to dislodge the device from under the attendant’s skin. Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 29 May 2022 But Russia has also yet to unleash the full power of its military might, especially when trying to dislodge Ukrainian forces from major cities. Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2022 Gilmore had dropped off his route and stepped forward, coming close to picking off Ryan with a leaping interception, although Hines was able to dislodge the ball on the way down. The Indianapolis Star, 5 Aug. 2022 Specifically aiming to dislodge Ukrainian troops from the twin cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk, respectively, abutting the east and west banks of the Donets River. David Axe, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Currently, the country’s two SIPs are administered by NYSE and Nasdaq, and the provision would dislodge them from that role. Alexander Osipovich, WSJ, 6 July 2022 The stone stalled the wheel, so NASA scientists had to dislodge it. Megan Marples, CNN, 9 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English disloggen, from Anglo-French desloger, from des-* dis- + loger to find lodging for, encamp, from loge shelter — more at lodge First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition dislodge verb dis·lodge dis-ˈläj dislodged; dislodging : to force out of a place of resting, hiding, or defense The bulldozer dislodged several boulders. dislodges verb present tense third-person singular of dislodge as in removes to forcefully take (something or someone) away from a place or position The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff. He kicked at the stone to dislodge it. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance removes withdraws pulls displaces draws extracts clears dislocates disturbs moves demounts cuts shifts transposes draws out abstracts takes out transfers draws off budges knocks down fells knocks over Antonyms & Near Antonyms mounts secures sets anchors clamps fixes hitches embeds roots imbeds entrenches lodges implants engrains ingrains moors intrenches See More
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dislodge

verb

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

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