dislocated

Everyday

1. Pushed out of its normal place, especially a bone pushed out of its joint. tree →
2. Moved from its usual place or broken up so it does not work smoothly, like dislocated plans or people forced from home. tree →

In the lessons

In health and first aid lessons, a dislocated shoulder, finger or knee is a painful injury that needs a doctor; in history and news, «dislocated» people have been forced out of their homes; phrases: «a dislocated shoulder», «dislocated his finger».

Examples

• He dislocated his shoulder playing rugby. tree →
• The doctor put the dislocated finger back in place. tree →
• A dislocated knee is very painful. tree →
• She fell off the trampoline and dislocated her elbow. tree →
• Do not try to push a dislocated joint back yourself; get help. tree →
• The war left thousands of families dislocated. tree →
• The goalkeeper's dislocated thumb kept him out for weeks. tree →

Note

Regular verb. Noun: dislocation. First aid: keep the injured part still, call an adult or ambulance. Not the same as a broken bone (fracture), though both need a doctor.