relocate
word
Definition
To move to a different place, especially to live or work in a new location.
Usage & Nuances
Usually more formal than 'move'; commonly used in business, work, or official contexts (e.g., 'relocate employees', 'relocate headquarters'). Often followed by 'to' or used in passive structures ('was relocated'). Not just for people—can also refer to organizations or objects.
Spanish: reubicarse - trasladarsePortuguese (BR): realocar - mudar-sePortuguese (PT): realocar - mudar-seChinese (Simplified): 搬迁 - 调动Chinese (Traditional): 搬遷 - 調動Hindi: स्थानांतरित होना - पुनः स्थान लेनाArabic: ينتقل - يغيّر مكانهBengali: স্থানান্তর করা - পুনর্বাসন করাRussian: перемещаться - переезжатьJapanese: 移転する - 引っ越すVietnamese: chuyển địa điểm - di dờiKorean: 이전하다 - 옮기다Turkish: taşınmak - yer değiştirmekUrdu: منتقل ہونا - جگہ بدلناIndonesian: relokasi - pindah
Example Sentences
I have to relocate for my new job.
basic
The company will relocate to another city.
basic
Many families relocate every year.
basic
She was asked to relocate to the London office last year.
natural
We're planning to relocate closer to our family's home.
natural
It took months for the team to relocate all the equipment.
natural