Meaning of the word displace in English

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displace

US /dɪˈspleɪs/

UK /dɪˈspleɪs/

to take the place of someone or something

Example:

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New technology often displaces older methods.

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The new factory will displace many local businesses.

Synonym:

replace supplant supersede oust unseat

to force something or someone out of its usual or proper place

Example:

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The floodwaters displaced thousands of residents.

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The earthquake displaced rocks and soil.

Synonym:

relocate move dislodge evacuate uproot

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internally displaced person