Delocation

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /diː.loʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of delocation

noun the act of moving or relocating from one place to another

Example Sentences

A1 Delocation means moving to a different place.

A2 The delocation of the company's headquarters caused some employees to relocate.

B1 The delocation of the factory resulted in job losses for many workers.

B2 The delocation of the conference to a new venue caused some confusion among attendees.

C1 The delocation of the embassy was a carefully planned operation to ensure security.

C2 The delocation of the research facility was kept confidential to prevent leaks to competitors.

Examples of delocation in a Sentence

formal The delocation of the company's headquarters was a strategic decision to reduce operating costs.

informal I heard they're planning a delocation of the office to a new building downtown.

slang I can't believe they're forcing us to do a delocation to that boring suburb!

figurative The delocation of the family from their hometown symbolized a fresh start in a new chapter of their lives.

Grammatical Forms of delocation

past tense

delocated

plural

delocations

comparative

more delocated

superlative

most delocated

present tense

delocates

future tense

will delocate

perfect tense

has delocated

continuous tense

is delocating

singular

delocation

positive degree

delocation

infinitive

to delocate

gerund

delocating

participle

delocated

Origin and Evolution of delocation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'delocation' is believed to have originated from Latin roots, with 'de-' meaning 'away' or 'off' and 'location' referring to a place or position.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of moving away or relocating to a different place, the meaning of 'delocation' has evolved to also include the concept of being displaced or disoriented, often in a psychological or emotional sense.