1. to put (a bone) out of its proper position at a joint
Usage: medical
2. to force something out of its usual or proper place
3. to disrupt the normal arrangement or functioning of something

Examples

• The fall dislocates his shoulder completely.
• She dislocates her knee during the soccer match.
• The earthquake dislocates several buildings from their foundations.
• Heavy traffic dislocates the normal flow of the city.
• The strike dislocates the entire production schedule.
• Strong winds dislocate roof tiles from many houses.
• The accident dislocates the train cars from the track.