American English

How to pronounce relocate

verbB2
reeLOHkayt

/ɹiˈloʊ.keɪt̚/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

to move to a different place, especially for work or a better situation

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Meanings & examples

verb

to move to a different place, especially for work or a better situation

They relocated to Seattle for work.

After the divorce, she relocated from Miami to Denver.

Common phrases & grammar

relocate to another city · relocate for work · relocate overseas

subject + relocate + to + place

subject + relocate + from + place + to + place

verb

to move a business, office, or organization to a different place

The company relocated its headquarters to Austin.

They plan to relocate the office next year.

Common phrases & grammar

relocate a business · relocate an office · relocate operations

subject + relocate + object + to + place

Useful expressions

be willing to relocate

to be ready to move to another place, usually for a job

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Related words & forms

Drop the final e before -ing: relocating, not relocateing.