Displace Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Displace

Meaning 1 : cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

    Synonyms : move
Meaning 2 : take the place of or have precedence over

    Synonyms : preempt
Meaning 3 : terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

    Synonyms : can,  dismiss,  fire,  force out,  give notice,  give the axe,  give the sack,  sack,  send away,  terminate
Meaning 4 : cause to move, usually with force or pressure

    Example : the refugees were displaced by the war