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
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.
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The company has also simplified the exterior, eliminating the usual panoramic front triple window array for a single window and giving the Traveler a clean, uncluttered roofline by relocating the air conditioner below the interior bench seating.
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C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Another 5% can be applied if a series relocates to Illinois, which adds up to a possible 45% tax incentive for qualifying costs.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
After the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal roles and relocated to California in 2020, Harry has been seen with Peter during funeral events for their grandparents.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Eighteen months later, Michael is now a New Yorker staff writer; his article on the surviving Khachaturian family, who have since relocated to Glendale, California, catches Lou’s attention.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Another 5% can be applied if a series relocates to Illinois, which adds up to a possible 45% tax incentive for qualifying costs.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026
After the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal roles and relocated to California in 2020, Harry has been seen with Peter during funeral events for their grandparents.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Eighteen months later, Michael is now a New Yorker staff writer; his article on the surviving Khachaturian family, who have since relocated to Glendale, California, catches Lou’s attention.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relocate. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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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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