Definitions

1. verb

to put or take the place of something or someone

“She will replace her old phone with the new one.”

2. verb

to make something unnecessary or unwanted by providing a better alternative

“New technology is replacing many traditional jobs.”

3. noun

the act of putting or taking the place of something or someone

“The replacement of the old engine took several days.”

4. noun

something that takes the place of something else

“The new employee will be a replacement for John.”

5. noun

a person or thing that takes the place of something else

“She will be the replacement teacher for the rest of the week.”