relocate

[ree-loh-keyt, ree-loh-keyt] /riˈloʊ keɪt, ˌri loʊˈkeɪt/
verb (used with object), relocated, relocating.
1.
to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location:
plans to relocate the firm to Houston.
verb (used without object), relocated, relocating.
2.
to change one's residence or place of business; move:
Next year we may relocate to Denver.
Origin
1825-35, Americanism; re- + locate
Related forms
relocation, noun
Examples from the web for relocation
  • Apparently, any bias that may have been introduced from the relocation of the sites were overwhelmed by this instrumental bias.
  • The anatomical relocation improved dexterity by leaving the arms free to move in new ways.
  • Contemplating relocation seems to rule out new romantic relationship possibilities.
  • For that bigger picture, the link between relocation and crime patterns is overwhelming, and cities need to address it.
  • Here's video of winds vs relocation camp, discussion, then see river of flood afterwards.
  • It will include a stipend, relocation funds, and health benefits.
  • Then there is the job that would not require relocation but would involve logistical challenges.
  • Maybe his family situation mandates relocation to your region.
  • We also had four dwarf arbor vitaes that survived their relocation, and put those in along one corner as a privacy hedge.
  • He also notices a barrel-shaped relocation trap on rubber wheels awaiting an especially pesky local bear.
British Dictionary definitions for relocation

relocate

/ˌriːləʊˈkeɪt/
verb
1.
to move or be moved to a new place, esp (of an employee, a business, etc) to a new area or place of employment
2.
(intransitive) (of an employee, a business, etc) to move for reasons of business to a new area or place of employment
Derived Forms
relocation, noun
Word Origin and History for relocation
n.

1746, in Scottish law, "renewal of a lease," noun of action from relocate. Meaning "act of relocating" is from 1837.

relocate

v.

1822, transitive, "to move (something, originally a road) to another place," from re- "back, again" + locate (v.). Intransitive sense of "settle again" is from 1841. Related: Relocated; relocating.