Meaning of the word dislocate in English

What does dislocate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dislocate

US /dɪˈsloʊ.keɪt/

UK /ˈdɪs.lə.keɪt/

displace (a bone in a joint) from its proper position

Example:

•

He fell and dislocated his shoulder.

•

The impact was strong enough to dislocate the joint.

Synonym:

displace luxate put out of joint wrench sprain

disrupt the normal functioning of (a system or organization)

Example:

•

The strike threatened to dislocate the entire transport system.

•

Economic crises can dislocate social structures.

Synonym:

disrupt disorder upset derange unsettle