dislodge meaning and definition

DISLODGE verb

Definition of dislodge (verb)

1. remove or force out from a position
   • "The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums"; "He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble"
   • synonyms: free
   • antonym: deposit
2. change place or direction
   • "Shift one's position"
   • synonyms: reposition, shift
3. remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
   • "The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space"
   • synonyms: bump