1. to move something from its original position or place
The earthquake displaced many rocks from the mountainside.
O terremoto deslocou muitas rochas da encosta da montanha.
2. to force someone to leave their home or country, typically due to war, persecution, or natural disaster
The flood displaced thousands of families from their homes.
A enchente deslocou milhares de famílias de suas casas.
3. to take the place of something or someone; to replace
New technology has displaced many traditional jobs.
A nova tecnologia deslocou muitos empregos tradicionais.
4. in physics, to cause a fluid to move out of the way by occupying its space
The ship displaces 50,000 tons of water.
O navio desloca 50 mil toneladas de água.