WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
re•lo•cate /riˈloʊkeɪt, ˌriloʊˈkeɪt/USA pronunciation
v., -cat•ed, -cat•ing.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to move to a different location; to change one's residence or place of business;
move: [~ + object]relocated his business in another city.[no object]She had to relocate last year.
re•lo•cate
(rē lō′kāt, rē′lō kāt′),USA pronunciation v., -cat•ed, -cat•ing.
v.t.
v.i.
re′lo•ca′tion, n.
v.t.
- to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location:plans to relocate the firm to Houston.
v.i.
- to change one's residence or place of business;
move:Next year we may relocate to Denver.
- re- + locate 1825–35, American.
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