1. to force someone or something to move from their usual or proper place
2. to take the place or position of someone or something
3. to push aside a volume of liquid equal to the volume of an object placed in it
Usage: physics

Examples

• The earthquake displaces thousands of residents from their homes.
• New technology often displaces older methods of production.
• The heavy rainfall displaces many families to temporary shelters.
• Digital cameras have largely displaced film cameras in the market.
• A ship displaces water equal to its own weight.
• The construction project displaces several small businesses.
• When you put a stone in water, it displaces some of the liquid.