relocated

Everyday

1. Moved to a new place to live or work. tree →
2. Moved something, such as an office, an animal or a building, to a new place. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life families relocate for a new job; companies relocate offices. In science and nature, animals may be relocated to a safer habitat. It is a slightly formal word for «moved». Phrases: relocated to, was relocated.

Examples

• Our family relocated to Canada last summer. tree →
• The company relocated its office to the city centre. tree →
• The koalas were relocated after the bushfire. tree →
• The bus stop has been relocated to the other side of the road. tree →
• The library was relocated to the old town hall. tree →
• Many workers relocated to find jobs. tree →

Note

Noun: relocation. More formal than «moved». Re- means again or back, but here re- does not mean the place was visited before.