relocate

[ ree-loh-keyt, ree-loh-keyt ]

verb (used with object)

, re·lo·cat·ed, re·lo·cat·ing.

1. to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location:

   plans to relocate the firm to Houston.

verb (used without object)

, re·lo·cat·ed, re·lo·cat·ing.

1. to change one's residence or place of business; move:

   Next year we may relocate to Denver.

relocate

/ ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt /

verb

1. to move or be moved to a new place, esp (of an employee, a business, etc) to a new area or place of employment
2. intr (of an employee, a business, etc) to move for reasons of business to a new area or place of employment

Derived Forms

• ˌreloˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• re·lo·ca·tion [ree-loh-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of relocate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; re- + locate

Example Sentences

But Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said it was out of the question to cancel or relocate the match.

From BBC

The legislation will "explicitly require clubs to provide effective engagement" with fans on changes to ticket prices, and any proposals to relocate home grounds.

From BBC

As Amsterdam grapples with controversial plans to relocate its famous brothels to an out-of-town "erotic zone", Betty Szabo's hologram offers a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of sex workers in an area that, despite a range of security measures, remains perilous.

From BBC

“I think we’re in the last phase before Hamas is forced to relocate,” he told me.

From BBC

In the months leading up to this week’s election, some agencies that specialize in helping Americans relocate abroad have noticed a surge in interest.

From Los Angeles Times