DISLODGE


Meaning of DISLODGE in English

/ dɪsˈlɒdʒ; NAmE -ˈlɑːdʒ/ verb [ vn ]

1.

dislodge sth (from sth) to force or knock sth out of its position :

The wind dislodged one or two tiles from the roof.

2.

dislodge sb (from sth) to force sb to leave a place, position or job :

The rebels have so far failed to dislodge the President.

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French deslogier , from des- (expressing reversal) + logier encamp, from loge arbour, hut from medieval Latin laubia , lobia lobium covered walk, portico.

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