relocation
gb/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən/ us/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 6800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
action
1
moving to live or work elsewhere
the act of changing where a person, family, or company lives or works
Usage pattern:
the relocation of [someone] to [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I did a relocation"* instead of *"I relocated"* or *"I moved"*. Use the noun "relocation" mainly in phrases like "the relocation of the company" or "our relocation to London", and use the verb "relocate" or "move" for personal actions.
Synonyms
move (Everyday word for changing where you live; less formal than "relocation".)
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resettlement (Often used for people moving and settling again, sometimes after war or disaster; more formal and social-policy focused.)
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transfer (Common for moving within the same company or organization; focuses more on change of position than whole-life move.)
Antonyms
stay (Emphasizes not changing where you live or work.)
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remain (More formal way to say not moving from your current place.)
Collocations
job relocation
|family relocation
|relocation to [city]
|relocation package
|relocation assistance
Themes
daily life
|work
|travel
|society
|daily_life
Examples
- Her promotion will require the relocation of her whole family to Singapore.
- The company is offering to cover all costs related to his relocation to their New York office.
- After years abroad, their relocation back to their home country felt strange at first.
- Urban development has led to the relocation of thousands of residents from the old neighborhood.
- The firm announced the relocation of its headquarters from Berlin to Amsterdam.
Learner examples
- My new job means relocation to another city.
- The school helped with my relocation to the United States.
- Their relocation from the village to the big city was not easy.
- Her parents are worried about the children after the relocation.
- He refused relocation because his family lives nearby.
Noun
C1
entity
2
employer support for moving
money and help that a company gives a worker so the worker can move to a new place for a job
Usage pattern:
relocation [package/assistance/benefits] for [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "relocation" (the support or package) with "relocation costs" (the actual expenses). "Relocation" in this sense usually refers to what the company offers, not the total bill for moving.
Synonyms
moving allowance (A specific payment for moving costs; narrower than all types of relocation support.)
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relocation benefits (Very close in meaning; often used interchangeably but can include non-financial help.)
Antonyms
unpaid move (Describes a move where no company support is provided, the opposite situation of employer-funded relocation.)
Collocations
relocation package
|relocation allowance
|relocation assistance
|relocation benefits
|relocation expenses
Themes
work
|business
|money
Examples
- The role comes with a generous relocation package for successful candidates.
- Due to budget cuts, the company has suspended relocation assistance for new hires.
- She accepted the offer partly because the relocation benefits covered her rent for the first three months.
- Our firm provides relocation support, including temporary housing and help with school searches.
- The relocation allowance should be enough to pay for your flights and shipping costs.
Learner examples
- The job includes relocation assistance.
- My company gave me a relocation package when I moved.
- He asked if there were any relocation benefits.
- Without relocation money, we cannot accept the offer.
- She got a small relocation allowance to help with rent.
Noun
C1
action
3
moving an object or data
the act of moving a thing, a building, or information from one place to a new place
Usage pattern:
the relocation of [something] to [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "relocation" only for people and forget it can also describe moving objects or data. In technical or business writing, "relocation" is often used for equipment, offices, or digital information.
Synonyms
repositioning (Focuses on changing position or place, often on a smaller scale or within the same area.)
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transfer (Common in technical or IT contexts for moving data or equipment.)
Antonyms
fixing in place (Emphasizes keeping something in its current position instead of moving it.)
Collocations
relocation of the statue
|office relocation
|data relocation
|server relocation
|relocation of files
Themes
technology
|business
|construction
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The relocation of the statue to the city square drew criticism from local residents.
- Server relocation will take place over the weekend to minimize downtime.
- The museum is planning the relocation of several fragile artworks to a climate-controlled storage area.
- Data relocation from the old system to the new platform will be carried out in stages.
- The bridge relocation required months of careful engineering and planning.
Learner examples
- The relocation of the office will happen in June.
- We will manage the relocation of all company files.
- The city paid for the relocation of the old house.
- Data relocation will take a few hours.
- The relocation of the machines stopped production for one day.
Noun
formal
C1
action
4
forced movement of people
when a government or other power makes many people leave their homes and live in another place
Usage pattern:
forced relocation of [a group] to [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that "relocation" here usually involves power and pressure from authorities, and is not a normal, voluntary move. The adjective "forced" is often used to make this meaning clear.
Synonyms
displacement (General term for people forced to leave their homes, often by conflict or disaster.)
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deportation (More specific legal term for forcing people to leave a country; often harsher in tone.)
Antonyms
resettlement support in place (Policies that help people where they already live instead of moving them.)
Collocations
forced relocation
|mass relocation
|relocation camp
|relocation center
|wartime relocation
Themes
history
|politics
|society
|law
Examples
- The report documents the forced relocation of villagers to make way for the dam project.
- Historical records show that wartime relocation had long-term effects on the community.
- Activists condemned the mass relocation of residents from the coastal area.
- The government denied that the program amounted to the relocation of minority groups.
- Survivors later spoke about their experiences in the relocation camps.
Learner examples
- The war caused the relocation of many families.
- Forced relocation is a serious human rights problem.
- The village protested against the relocation of its people.
- They still remember the relocation camp from their childhood.
- A new road project led to the relocation of the poor community.
Noun
technical
C2
action
5
putting a dislocated joint back
in medicine, moving a bone or joint that has come out of place back to the correct place
Usage pattern:
relocation of [a joint/body part]
Common mistake:
Outside medical contexts, learners should avoid using "relocation" for this meaning and instead say "put the shoulder back in place" or similar. In technical writing, however, "relocation" or more often "reduction" is appropriate.
Synonyms
reduction (Technical medical term more commonly used for returning a dislocated joint or fracture to its normal position.)
Antonyms
dislocation (Refers to the injury where a joint is forced out of position, the opposite of putting it back.)
Collocations
relocation of the shoulder
|relocation of the jaw
|joint relocation
|closed relocation
|relocation procedure
Themes
medicine
|health
|science
|body
Examples
- The patient required relocation of the dislocated shoulder under sedation.
- Immediate relocation of the joint can significantly reduce pain and prevent complications.
- Relocation of the temporomandibular joint was performed without the need for surgery.
Learner examples
- The doctor did a quick relocation of his shoulder.
- Relocation of the joint stopped the pain.
- She went to the hospital for relocation of her dislocated finger.
Grammar
Dictionary form
relocation
IPA
GB/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən/
US/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - lo - ca - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ca)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: relocation
- Plural: relocation, relocations
Word family
Expressions
forced relocation
1/fˈɔɹst ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
compulsory move of people
when people must leave their homes and move to another place because a government or other power tells them to
Examples
- The report criticizes forced relocation of villagers near the mining site.
- Forced relocation can destroy traditional ways of life.
- The court ruled that the forced relocation program was illegal.
job relocation
1/d͡ʒˈɑb ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
moving because of a job
a move to a new city or country because your job changes or your company sends you there
Examples
- The survey showed that younger workers are more open to job relocation.
- Because of job relocation, they had to take their children out of school mid-year.
- He is discussing possible job relocation with his manager.
relocation assistance
1/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən əsˈɪstəns/
fixed phrase
practical help with moving
help and services, sometimes money, that a company gives to a worker who must move to a new place for a job
Examples
- Relocation assistance may include visa support and language classes.
- Many graduates look for employers who provide relocation assistance.
- The university offered relocation assistance to new academic staff.
relocation center
1/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən sˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
temporary camp for relocated people
a place, often a camp, where people must live after they are moved from their homes by a government or army
Examples
- During the war, thousands were detained in relocation centers far from their homes.
- The museum exhibit focuses on daily life inside the relocation centers.
- Many families spent years in a relocation center before being allowed to return.
relocation costs
1/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən kˈɔsts/
fixed phrase
expenses for moving
all the money you must spend when you move to another place, for example for transport, packing, and new housing
Examples
- The company agreed to reimburse all relocation costs up to $10,000.
- Relocation costs are often higher than people expect.
- They are saving money now to cover future relocation costs.
relocation package
1/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən pˈækɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
employer-funded moving benefits
the money and help a company gives a worker to pay for moving to a new place for work
Examples
- The company offers a competitive relocation package for international hires.
- Without a relocation package, many candidates will not consider the role.
- Her relocation package included flights, temporary housing, and shipping of furniture.
relocation plan
1/ɹˌiloʊkˈeɪʃən plˈæn/
fixed phrase
detailed plan for a move
a written plan that shows the steps, time, and costs for moving people, an office, or equipment to a new place
Examples
- Management approved the relocation plan for moving staff to the new building.
- A clear relocation plan can reduce stress for employees.
- The IT team presented a relocation plan for all servers and network devices.