American English

How to pronounce relocation

nounB2
reeLOHKAYshn

/ɹiˈloʊˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

The process of moving a person or their home to a different place.

What to listen for

In “relocation,” the strongest beat is on “ca”: re-lo-CA-tion.

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

noun

The process of moving a person or their home to a different place.

Her relocation to Chicago was difficult.

The company paid for his relocation.

Good to know

For a home, everyday English often uses move instead: We moved to Chicago.

Common phrases & grammar

relocation costs · relocation package

relocation to + place

the relocation of + person + to + place

noun

The process of moving a company, office, or activity to a new place.

The office relocation will take six months.

The factory's relocation created new jobs.

Common phrases & grammar

company relocation · international relocation

the relocation of + company/office + to + place

company relocation

Useful expressions

relocation package

Money and services that an employer gives to help an employee move.

The job includes a generous relocation package.

relocation costs

The money needed to move to a new place.

The company will cover my relocation costs.

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