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to displace
01
to replace the position or importance of something
Transitive: to displace sth
Examples
The new technology quickly began to displace traditional methods of communication.
02
to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event
Transitive: to displace sb
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
displace
3rd person singular
displaces
Past simple
displaced
Past participle
displaced
Examples
The conflict in the region has continued to displace thousands of families.
03
to move something from its usual position or location to another
Transitive: to displace sth
Examples
The strong wind gusts were powerful enough to displace several patio chairs.
04
to discharge someone from a job, position of authority, or a role they previously held
Transitive: to displace an employee
Examples
The company 's financial struggles forced the board to displace the CEO despite his years of service and dedication.
Lexical Tree
displace
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