dis
place
Third Person
displaces
Present Participle
displacing
Past Tense
displaced
Past Participle
displaced
1
to replace the position or importance of something
transitive
- The new technology quickly began to displace traditional methods of communication.
- The modern skyscraper started to displace the older buildings in the city skyline.
- Automation in manufacturing has the potential to displace manual labor in certain industries.
- The digital format has gradually displaced physical newspapers as the primary source of news for many people.
- The innovative product aims to displace existing solutions in the market by offering enhanced features.
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2
to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event
transitive
- The conflict in the region has continued to displace thousands of families.
- Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods have the power to displace entire communities.
- The government's decision to construct a new highway project will displace numerous families.
- War and political unrest in the area have displaced generations of people.
- The wildfire raging through the forest threatened to displace residents in nearby towns.
3
to move something from its usual position or location to another
transitive
- The strong wind gusts were powerful enough to displace several patio chairs.
- The construction crew had to displace the heavy machinery to make room for the new building foundation.
- The overflowing river began to flood, threatening to displace the sandbags that had been placed along the riverbanks.
- The landslide displaced huge boulders, blocking the main road and disrupting traffic for hours.
- The force of the explosion was enough to displace the furniture in the room, scattering debris everywhere.
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4
to discharge someone from a job, position of authority, or a role they previously held
transitive
- The company's financial struggles forced the board to displace the CEO despite his years of service and dedication.
- In times of restructuring, companies may displace middle management positions to streamline operations.
- The scandal surrounding the politician's conduct led to public pressure, prompting the party to displace him.
- Following the disappointing performance of the team, the coach faced intense scrutiny and was ultimately displaced.
- The university administration decided to displace the dean of the faculty due to allegations of misconduct.
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