dislodge

[ dis-loj ]
/ dɪsˈlɒdʒ /

verb (used with object), dis·lodged, dis·lodg·ing.

to remove or force out of a particular place: to dislodge a stone with one's foot.
to drive out of a hiding place, a military position, etc.

verb (used without object), dis·lodged, dis·lodg·ing.

to go from a place of lodgment.

Origin of dislodge

1400–50; late Middle English disloggen < Old French desloger, equivalent to des- dis-1 + loger to lodge

OTHER WORDS FROM dislodge

dis·lodg·ment; especially British, dis·lodge·ment, noun un·dis·lodged, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for dislodge

dislodge
/ (dɪsˈlɒdʒ) /

verb

to remove from or leave a lodging place, hiding place, or previously fixed position

Derived forms of dislodge

dislodgment or dislodgement, noun