v. t. | 1. | To displace; to put out of its proper place. Especially, of a bone: To remove from its normal connections with a neighboring bone; to put out of joint; to move from its socket; to disjoint; |
a. | 1. | Dislocated. |
Verb | 1. | dislocate - move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically" |
2. | dislocate - put out of its usual place, position, or relationship; "The colonists displaced the natives" Synonyms: displace |