dislodge

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire sortir quelque chose d'une position fixe ou stable, ou de le déplacer de force.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing something out of a fixed or secure position.

1. Remove from a fixed positionB2formal

   To force something out of a position where it is stuck or fixed.

   déloger (de sa position fixe)

   • He used a crowbar to dislodge the stuck window.
   • The earthquake dislodged several rocks from the cliff.
   • She tried to dislodge the piece of food stuck in her teeth.

   Synonymesdislocatedisplaceejectextractforce outloosenremoveshiftunseat

2. Remove from a position of powerC1formal

   To force someone to leave a position of authority or power.

   Évincer du pouvoir

   • The rebels attempted to dislodge the dictator from power.
   • The scandal dislodged the CEO from his position.
   • The opposition party hopes to dislodge the ruling party in the next election.

   Synonymesdeposedethronedisplaceoustremovetoppleunseat

   Antonymesappointenthroneinaugurateinstall