verb Uncommon

relocate

ree-loh-KAYT

Relocate (verb) means to move to a new place, or to move something to a new place. Example: “The company relocated its headquarters to Manchester.”

verb

To move to a new place, or to move something to a new place.

"The company relocated its headquarters to Manchester."

"They relocated to the countryside after retiring."

How to use relocate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo move somewhere else, whether it's a person, a business, or an office.

Common pairings

relocate to relocate the office relocate a family

Word forms

relocated past tense, relocates singular

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The company _____ its headquarters to Manchester.

Etymology

Formed from re- plus locate.

Rhymes for relocate

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Frequently asked questions

What does “relocate” mean?

The word “relocate” means to move to a new place, or to move something to a new place. In plain terms, to move somewhere else, whether it's a person, a business, or an office.

How do you pronounce “relocate”?

“Relocate” is pronounced ree-loh-KAYT (/ˌɹiˈloʊ̯keɪ̯t/ in IPA).

How do you use “relocate” in a sentence?

Here is “relocate” used in a sentence: “The company relocated its headquarters to Manchester.”

What part of speech is “relocate”?

“Relocate” is a verb.

Is “relocate” a common word?

“Relocate” is an uncommon word in modern English.