relocate
verb
re·lo·cate
(ˌ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt 
ˌrē-lō-ˈkāt
relocated; relocating; relocates
: to locate again : establish or lay out in a new place
: to move to a new location
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Examples of relocate in a Sentence
He relocated to Los Angeles for his new job.
How can we convince more businesses to relocate to this city?
The company decided to relocate its headquarters.
Recent Examples on the Web
Wikoff Color Corporation, which specializes in flexible packaging such as pouches, relocated to the park and has plans to make a $5.4 million investment in the facility, according to a company release.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Crews could begin relocating utilities as early as next year, with construction expected to start in 2027 and finish in 2029.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
After the earthquake, Mr. Williams relocated to Manhattan with his wife, the actress Angelina Fiordellisi, and their two young children.
—Andrew Cotto, New York Times, 8 June 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to her home state of California after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020, and no longer use their former Frogmore Cottage home as a base for U.K. stays.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
Crews could begin relocating utilities as early as next year, with construction expected to start in 2027 and finish in 2029.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2024
After the earthquake, Mr. Williams relocated to Manhattan with his wife, the actress Angelina Fiordellisi, and their two young children.
—Andrew Cotto, New York Times, 8 June 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to her home state of California after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020, and no longer use their former Frogmore Cottage home as a base for U.K. stays.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relocate. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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relocate
verb
re·lo·cate
(ˈ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt
ˌrē-lō-ˈkāt
1
: to locate again
2
: to move to a new location
relocate a factory
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