relocation

/rɪˈloʊkейtiːn/ /ˌrɛloʊˈkeɪʃən/ or /ˌriːloʊˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of moving to a new location, especially for work or residence.

“The company’s relocation to a new city led to significant changes in the workforce.”

2. noun

A change in the location of something, especially a piece of equipment or a computer system.

“The relocation of the data center to a more secure facility was a major priority.”

3. noun

A movement or transfer of people or things from one place to another, especially in a military or administrative context.

“The relocation of the refugees was a complex and challenging process.”

4. verb

To move or transfer people or things from one place to another, especially for work or residence.

“The company will relocate its headquarters to a new city next year.”

5. verb

To move or transfer something, especially a piece of equipment or a computer system, to a new location.

“The IT team relocated the servers to a more secure facility.”

Synonyms

  • move
  • reassignment
  • transfer

Antonyms

  • immobility
  • inertia