relocate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌriːloʊˈkeɪt/
KK: /ˌriːloʊˈkeɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To move to a different place or location, especially for living or working.
Example
After living in New York for five years, they decided to relocate to California.
Tense Forms
Past: relocated
Past Participle: relocated
Conversation
I heard you're planning to relocate soon, is that true?
Yeah, I'm thinking about moving to a bigger place downtown.
That sounds exciting! Have you found a new apartment yet?
Not yet, but I'm hoping to relocate by next month.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
move
shift
transfer
Antonyms
stay
remain
settle
transitive verb
Definition
To move something or someone to a different place or location.
Example
The company decided to relocate its headquarters to a larger city.
Tense Forms
Past: relocated
Past Participle: relocated
Conversation
I heard you might relocate for that new job opportunity.
Yeah, I’m considering it, but it’s a big change.
I can imagine! Have you thought about where you would relocate to?
Root Explanation
Relocate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "locare" (meaning to place). The word "relocate" means to place something again or to move it to a different location.
Memory Tip
Think of 'placing again' — 're-' means again, and 'locare' means to place. This helps you remember that relocate means to move something to a new place.
Visually Confused Words
prelocate
reallocate
relate
locate
replicate
reluctate
reslate
replate