bʌmp dɪsˈlɒdʒ fɹiː ʃɪft remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space remove or force out from a position The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble change place or direction Shift one's position