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relocation

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹiˈɫoʊˈkeɪʃən// UK //ɹɪləʊkˈeɪʃən// re·lo·ca·tion

n. the act of moving to a new place to live or work. It often involves moving your furniture, family, and belongings to a different city or country.

n. the process of moving to a new location, typically for employment or residential purposes. In a technical context, refers to the movement of data or software from one memory address or storage area to another.


SIMPLE

The company is helping with my relocation to London.

CONTEXTUAL

After the merger, the firm offered a generous relocation package to employees willing to move to the new headquarters.

COMPLEX

Successful corporate relocation requires meticulous planning to ensure that both physical infrastructure and human capital are transitioned without significant loss of productivity.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + location.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general concept of moving; countable when referring to a specific instance or program.

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