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

Those involved, including the deputies, “tried to destroy me, physically, mentally, my reputation,” Zelocchi said, adding that he was forced to relocate to Europe as a result of the harassment.

From Los Angeles Times

The city worked to relocate Section 14 residents and ensure they would have housing following their impending evictions but, as one city document notes, not all efforts were successful.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Some said they sold their homes and relocated out of an abundance of caution.

From Los Angeles Times

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