dislodge

//dɪsˈlɒdʒ//
B2Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Verb

dislodgeInfinitive
dislodgePresent tense
dislodgedPast tense
dislodgedPast participle
dislodgingPresent participle
dislodgesThird-person singular
1

To remove or force something or someone from a fixed position or place where they are stuck or established.

The heavy rain dislodged several rocks from the hillside.

2

To force an enemy or opponent to leave a position they are occupying or defending.

The army managed to dislodge the enemy forces from the hilltop.

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