dislodge

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dislodge' refers to moving or removing something from its settled or original position, often with a little effort or force. Imagine pushing a jammed drawer to get it to open.

Examples in Different Contexts

In literature, a surprise event can dislodge a protagonist from their usual routine. A writer might describe, 'The unexpected letter dislodged him from his mundane life.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The rising awareness about waste reduction is causing people to rethink their daily habits.

Response:

Yes, and with more education and access to alternatives, we could truly dislodge single-use plastics from our consumer habits.

Tech

Scenario:

The advent of this new functional programming language could perhaps change the tech landscape.

Response:

Absolutely, the introduction of this new technology has the potential to dislodge the current dominant scripting languages.