Dislodge

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈlɑdʒ/

Definitions of dislodge

verb to forcefully remove or knock out of place

Example Sentences

A1 I tried to dislodge the stuck door by pushing it with all my strength.

A2 The dentist had to dislodge my tooth in order to prevent further infection.

B1 The earthquake dislodged several rocks from the cliff, causing a small landslide.

B2 The political scandal threatened to dislodge the current government from power.

C1 The new evidence presented in court could potentially dislodge the entire case against the defendant.

C2 The CEO's decision to dislodge several key executives led to a major restructuring of the company.

Examples of dislodge in a Sentence

formal The dentist had to use special tools to dislodge the stuck tooth.

informal I had to dislodge the door with a little push to open it.

slang I had to dislodge the jar lid by giving it a good twist.

figurative It was difficult to dislodge the old habits and embrace change.

Grammatical Forms of dislodge

• past tense: dislodged
• plural: dislodge
• comparative: more dislodged
• superlative: most dislodged
• present tense: dislodges
• future tense: will dislodge
• perfect tense: have dislodged
• continuous tense: is dislodging
• singular: dislodges
• positive degree: dislodge
• infinitive: to dislodge
• gerund: dislodging
• participle: dislodged

Origin and Evolution of dislodge

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dislodge' originated from the Old French word 'desloger' which means to remove from a lodging or accommodation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dislodge' has come to be used more broadly to mean to remove or force out of a position or place, not limited to just lodging or accommodations.