dislodge

[dis-loj]

verb (used with object)

dislodged, dislodging 

1. to remove or force out of a particular place.

   to dislodge a stone with one's foot.

2. to drive out of a hiding place, a military position, etc.

verb (used without object)

dislodged, dislodging 

1. to go from a place of lodgment.

dislodge

/ dɪsˈlɒdʒ /

verb

1. to remove from or leave a lodging place, hiding place, or previously fixed position

Other Word Forms

• dislodgment noun
• undislodged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of dislodge¹

1400–50; late Middle English disloggen < Old French desloger, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + loger to lodge

Example Sentences

There was no way of dislodging Mbappe from the central role.

From BBC

But his movements accidentally dislodged him from the rock and he slid down the rest of the glacier face, disappearing from sight.

From Los Angeles Times

The tentacles carry extraordinary strength and are built to climb into and dislodge the eyes of other living organisms.

From Salon

Today they can hope, if only briefly, the questions of who knew what and when and the questions about Sir Keir's abilities to do his job can be dislodged from our screens.

From BBC

Rough seas and strong winds are usually responsible for dislodging starfish from their seabed habit.

From BBC

Related Words

• displace 
• eject 
• evict 
• extricate 
• force out 
• oust 
• remove 
• uproot