Definitions

1. verb

to move (something or someone) from one place to another

“The earthquake would displace many families from their homes.”

2. verb

to remove (something) from its normal or usual position

“The floodwaters displace the entire garden.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has been moved from one place to another

“The displaced workers were given financial assistance by the government.”

4. noun

a person or thing that has been removed from its normal or usual position

“The displaced object on the table was a vase.”

5. verb

to replace (something) in a different place or position

“The new employee will displace the old one.”