dislodge
gb/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ/ us/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ/
B2
English
kimozdít, elmozdít, kiszorít, letaszít, kificamít
VERB
B2
1
kimozdít
B2
Usage pattern:
dislodge [something] (from [something])
A strong gust of wind dislodged several roof tiles.
Egy erős széllökés kimozdított több cserepet a helyéről.
He coughed hard to dislodge the piece of food stuck in his throat.
Erősen köhögött, hogy kimozdítsa a torkán akadt ételdarabot.
Tap the filter gently to dislodge any trapped debris.
Learner examples
The rock was dislodged from the wall.
A kő kimozdult a falból.
Drink some water to dislodge the food.
Igyál egy kis vizet, hogy kimozduljon a falat.
Common mistake:
Often confused with remove (general). Dislodge usually implies the thing was stuck or firmly in place and is moved by force or impact.
Meaning
knock something out of place
Collocations
dislodge a stone
|dislodge a piece of food
|dislodge debris
|dislodge a stuck object
|dislodge a plug
|dislodge a blockage
|dislodge dirt
|dislodge a nail
|dislodge a splinter
|dislodge something from a crack
Synonyms
loosen (emphasizes making it less firmly fixed, not necessarily removing it.)
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knock loose (highlights impact or a sudden force.)
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shift (can be smaller movement; dislodge implies it was firmly set.)
Antonyms
secure (means to fasten firmly in place.)
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wedge (means to force something tightly into a space.)
Themes
daily_life
|objects
|movement
|home
Definition
To make something that is stuck move out of its place.
To force something out of its usual, fixed, or stuck position, especially by pushing, shaking, or impact.
VERB
C1
2
Usage pattern:
dislodge [someone] (from [position/place])
The challenger failed to dislodge the long-serving mayor.
A kihívónak nem sikerült elmozdítania a régóta hivatalban lévő polgármestert.
The coup dislodged the president from power within days.
A puccs néhány napon belül elmozdította az elnököt a hatalomból.
It took years of organizing to dislodge the party from office.
Learner examples
She tried to dislodge him from his position.
Megpróbálta elmozdítani a posztjáról.
The new party dislodged the old leaders.
Az új párt kiszorította a régi vezetőket.
Common mistake:
Not the same as dismiss (fired by an employer) or evict (from housing). Dislodge emphasizes being pushed out from an established position.
Meaning
force someone out of a position
Collocations
dislodge a leader
|dislodge a government
|dislodge an incumbent
|dislodge someone from power
|dislodge someone from office
|dislodge a regime
|dislodge a rival
|dislodge the president
|dislodge the opposition
|dislodge an entrenched interest
Synonyms
unseat (common in elections; specifically removing from an elected position.)
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oust (often stronger and more sudden; can suggest force or scandal.)
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remove (more general; less emphasis on difficulty or resistance.)
Antonyms
install (to put someone into a position or office.)
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reinstate (to restore someone to a former position.)
Themes
politics
|business
|work
|conflict
Definition
To make someone leave a job or position, often by force or strong competition.
To remove someone from a position of authority, a job, or a place they occupy, especially after effort or competition.
VERB
C1
3
letaszít
B2
Usage pattern:
dislodge [someone/something] from [top/first place]
The new model finally dislodged the longtime market leader.
Az új modell végre letaszította az első helyről a régóta piacvezető modellt.
No team has been able to dislodge them from first place all season.
Egész szezonban egyetlen csapat sem tudta letaszítani őket az első helyről.
A romantic comedy dislodged the thriller from the top of the box office.
Learner examples
A new song dislodged it from number one.
Egy új dal letaszította az első helyről.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse defeat. Dislodge focuses on replacing someone in a top position that they have held for a while.
Meaning
remove from first place
Collocations
dislodge from the top spot
|dislodge from first place
|dislodge a bestseller
|dislodge the market leader
|dislodge the champion
|dislodge a record
|dislodge the front-runner
|dislodge the top-ranked team
Synonyms
dethrone (dramatic; suggests taking a ‘king-like’ top position.)
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topple (emphasizes bringing down from a high position.)
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overtake (focuses on passing; doesn’t always imply the other was firmly established.)
Antonyms
retain (to keep the top position.)
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hold (to continue to have a position or title.)
Themes
sports
|business
|media
|numbers
Definition
To become number one instead of someone else.
To take the place of someone or something at the top of a ranking or competition, making them no longer the leader.
VERB
C1
4
Usage pattern:
dislodge [a tooth/bone] (from [its position])
The fall dislodged one of his front teeth.
Az esés kimozdította az egyik metszőfogát.
The impact dislodged her shoulder, and she had to go to the ER.
Az ütés kificamította a vállát, és sürgősségire kellett mennie.
A hard hit can dislodge a dental filling.
Learner examples
He fell and dislodged a tooth.
Elesett, és kimozdult egy foga.
Common mistake:
Not the same as break. Dislodge means it is moved out of position; it may or may not be broken.
Meaning
knock a tooth or bone loose
Collocations
dislodge a tooth
|dislodge a filling
|dislodge a jaw
|dislodge a shoulder
|dislodge a kneecap
|dislodge a bone
|badly dislodged
|partially dislodged
Synonyms
displace (common in medical contexts; often more clinical.)
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knock out (informal; often implies the tooth fully comes out.)
Antonyms
set (to put a bone back into the correct position.)
Themes
health
|body
|accidents
Definition
To knock a tooth or bone out of its normal place.
To move a tooth, bone, or other body part out of its normal position, typically as a result of an accident or impact.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dislodge
IPA
GB/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ/
US/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
dis - lodge (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lodge)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: dislodge
- 3rd Person Singular: dislodges
- Present Participle: dislodging
- Past: dislodged
Word family
Expressions
dislodge [someone] from office
1/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌn fɹˈʌm ˈɔfɪs/
fixed phrase
remove an official from office
To make an official lose their job in government.
Examples
- No challenger has dislodged her from office in two decades.
- The investigation threatened to dislodge the governor from office.
- They launched a campaign to dislodge him from office.
Learner examples
- The voters dislodged him from office.
dislodge [someone] from power
1/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌn fɹˈʌm pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
remove a leader from power
To make a leader stop being in control.
Examples
- The opposition is trying to dislodge the ruling party from power.
- Years of protests eventually dislodged the dictator from power.
- The scandal helped dislodge him from power.
Learner examples
- They want to dislodge the leader from power.
dislodge the ball
1/dɪslˈɑd͡ʒ ðə bˈɔl/
fixed phrase
knock the ball loose
To hit the ball so it comes loose.
Examples
- The defender hit him hard and dislodged the ball.
- A perfectly timed tackle dislodged the ball just before the goal line.
- They struggled to dislodge the ball from his grip.
Learner examples
- The tackle dislodged the ball.