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    Dislocate

    /ˌdɪsloʊˈkeɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to move from the proper place or position; to disrupt the normal function of something.
    The fall caused him to dislocate his shoulder.
    to put out of joint.
    She dislocated her kneecap while playing soccer.
    to disrupt the normal order or arrangement.
    The new policy may dislocate the workflow of the entire team.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Latin dislocat- 'displaced', from the verb dislocare, from dis- 'away' + locare 'to place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dislocate a joint:
    to pop a joint out of its normal socket.
    dislocate one's life:
    to cause significant disruptions in one's routine or stability.

    Related Words

    dislocation
    the action of dislocating something.
    locate
    to find the position of something.
    relocate
    to move to a new place.

    Slang Meanings

    to mess up or confuse a situation
    He totally dislocated the party vibe with his mood.
    to cause chaos or disruption in a casual way
    We really dislocated the schedule when we arrived late.