Definitions

1. noun

A combination of words that occur together in a particular order, often used in a fixed or idiomatic way.

“The collocation ‘break a leg’ is often used to wish someone good luck.”

2. noun

A group of words that form a phrase or expression, often having a figurative meaning.

“The collocation ‘kick the bucket’ is an idiomatic expression for dying.”

3. noun

In linguistics, a collocation is a combination of words that co-occur in a particular context.

“The study of collocations in language is an important area of linguistic research.”

4. verb

To place or position something in a particular location or context.

“The artist collocated her sculpture in the middle of the room to maximize its impact.”