To move to a new place or position; to establish something in a different location. Can refer to people moving homes, businesses changing locations, or repositioning objects.
From Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'locare' meaning 'to place', from 'locus' meaning 'place'. The word emerged in English around the mid-19th century as industrialization increased mobility and the need for systematic movement of people and resources.
The word 'relocate' carries a more formal, planned connotation than simply 'move', often implying organizational or strategic decision-making. It's frequently used in corporate contexts where the movement involves significant logistics and often financial assistance for employees.
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